Vauxhall Zafira 2005 to 2019
2005 to 2019
Based on 0 sources, each with its own reference date
No documented data yet for this generation
Recalls
Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026
We could not check NHTSA for this model
No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2019
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2019
Insurance loss
Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects
No insurance loss data found at IIHS/HLDI, checked through 2019
Inspection statistics for these model years
- 6 to 8 years: 4,157 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 28,026 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 17,447 inspections
- 15 to 17 years: 21,268 inspections
- 18 to 20 years: 12,624 inspections
- 21 to 23 years: 3,974 inspections
9 to 11 years: 28,026 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 9865 of the 28026 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11093 of the 33370 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
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6 to 8 years: 4,157 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1211 of the 4157 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4765 of the 18827 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
12 to 14 years: 17,447 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7551 of the 17447 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 9954 of the 24772 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.
15 to 17 years: 21,268 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10201 of the 21268 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3225 of the 7081 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.
18 to 20 years: 12,624 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6091 of the 12624 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 925 of the 2000 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.
21 to 23 years: 3,974 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1853 of the 3974 British MOT statistics, age 21-23 yr.
- 9 to 11 years: 735 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 916 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 231 inspections
12 to 14 years: 916 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 535 fail items across 916 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 411 fail items across 916 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 338 fail items across 916 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 236 fail items across 916 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 187 fail items across 916 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
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9 to 11 years: 735 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 340 fail items across 735 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 195 fail items across 735 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 171 fail items across 735 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 105 fail items across 735 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 89 fail items across 735 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
15 to 19 years: 231 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 174 fail items across 231 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 106 fail items across 231 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 86 fail items across 231 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 76 fail items across 231 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 66 fail items across 231 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
See the inspection statistics for all generations of Zafira
Go to ZafiraInspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 years | Too few inspections | 26% failed (5976 of 22984) | No data | Too few inspections | No data |
| 9-11 years | Too few inspections | 34.1% failed (20958 of 61396) | No data | 57.1% failed (420 of 735) | Too few inspections |
| 12-14 years | No data | 41.5% failed (17505 of 42219) | No data | 71.8% failed (658 of 916) | No data |
| 15-19 years | Too few inspections | 47.6% failed (20442 of 42973) | No data | 81% failed (187 of 231) | No data |
| 20-24 years | Too few inspections | 46.6% failed (1853 of 3974) | No data | No data | No data |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.
Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: NCT (National Car Test): every 2 years up to 10 years old, annually thereafter
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Vauxhall Zafira?
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres. Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 174 fail items across 231 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr. Irish inspection data, data up to and including 31/12/2025. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.
Where does this data come from?
DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.