Vauxhall Zafira: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.4% of Vauxhall Zafira MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 23,990 | 13.9% |
| 2007 | 105,643 | 10.5% |
| 2008 | 120,049 | 9.0% |
| 2009 | 76,484 | 7.3% |
| 2014 | 173,044 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 88,204 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 71,025 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 69,785 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 28,602 | 3.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.