Vauxhall Zafira: brakes MOT failures
Of the 1,459,127 Vauxhall Zafira MOT tests in this dataset, 7.4% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2000 and 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 711 | 12.8% |
| 2000 | 2,689 | 15.0% |
| 2001 | 6,887 | 13.8% |
| 2002 | 14,544 | 13.3% |
| 2003 | 23,990 | 13.9% |
| 2004 | 41,574 | 14.1% |
| 2005 | 50,886 | 13.6% |
| 2006 | 75,348 | 11.8% |
| 2007 | 105,643 | 10.5% |
| 2008 | 120,049 | 9.0% |
| 2009 | 76,484 | 7.3% |
| 2010 | 126,628 | 6.9% |
| 2011 | 92,692 | 6.9% |
| 2012 | 109,799 | 6.0% |
| 2013 | 180,428 | 5.7% |
| 2014 | 173,051 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 88,211 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 71,043 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 69,801 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 28,602 | 3.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.