Vauxhall Zafira (2000)
2000 Vauxhall Zafira
CarHunch analysed 22,545 real MOT records for the 2000 Vauxhall Zafira. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Vauxhall Zafira is a concerning prospect: its 67.5% first-time MOT pass rate sits 12.5 percentage points below the UK average, and nearly a third of these cars (32.8%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point in their MOT history. Petrol and diesel versions perform identically, so fuel type offers no reliability advantage either way.
At nearly 98,000 miles on average, these vehicles are well-used for their age, yet they're still racking up 4.6 failures and 17 advisories per test—suggesting worn-out components are common across the board. If you're considering one, budget for significant remedial work and have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with this model's known weak points, particularly around its suspension and electrics.
What to check before buying a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 32.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (85%) | 19,101 | 67.5% | 4.68 |
| Diesel (15%) | 3,429 | 67.6% | 4.18 |
| LPG (0%) | 13 | 75.6% | 2.92 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 62.5% | 6 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Vauxhall Zafira vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Vauxhall Zafira vehicles fall between 76,638 and 109,204 miles.
2000 Vauxhall Zafira — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 707 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Vauxhall Zafira
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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84.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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79.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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66.9%
Oil leak
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65.1%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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62.3%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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58.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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58.5%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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56.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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