Vauxhall Zafira (2010)
2010 Vauxhall Zafira
CarHunch analysed 29,399 real MOT records for the 2010 Vauxhall Zafira. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Vauxhall Zafira falls noticeably short of the UK average with a 74.4% first-time pass rate—5.6 percentage points below the typical 80%—and this is a serious concern: 53.3% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point, far higher than you'd want to see. Petrol and diesel versions perform identically (74.3% and 74.5% respectively), so fuel type offers no reliability advantage either way.
At around 71,000 miles median, these are mid-life family cars showing typical wear patterns, yet they're averaging over 4 failures per test and 23 advisories, suggesting corrosion, suspension wear, and brake issues are common. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on structural rust, brake condition, and seatbelt operation—the dangerous defect rate tells you these cars develop serious faults by this age.
What to check before buying a 2010 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.
- ⚠️ 53.3% 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 (51%) | 14,873 | 74.3% | 4.2 |
| Diesel (49%) | 14,495 | 74.5% | 3.84 |
| LPG (0%) | 29 | 71.6% | 5 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 76.3% | 2.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 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 2010 Vauxhall Zafira vehicles fall between 58,167 and 84,823 miles.
2010 Vauxhall Zafira — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12,996 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 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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93.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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61.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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58.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.9%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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30.5%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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