Vauxhall Zafira: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 6.9% of Vauxhall Zafira MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 105,643 | 7.5% |
| 2008 | 120,049 | 7.6% |
| 2009 | 76,484 | 7.3% |
| 2014 | 173,044 | 6.9% |
| 2015 | 88,204 | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 71,025 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 69,785 | 6.0% |
| 2018 | 28,602 | 5.8% |
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.