Vauxhall Zafira: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.9% of Vauxhall Zafira MOT tests — 100,388 tests out of 1,459,127. It shows up most on 2008 and 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 75,348 | 7.4% |
| 2007 | 105,643 | 7.5% |
| 2008 | 120,049 | 7.6% |
| 2009 | 76,484 | 7.3% |
| 2010 | 126,628 | 7.5% |
| 2011 | 92,692 | 7.5% |
| 2012 | 109,799 | 6.6% |
| 2013 | 180,428 | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 173,051 | 6.9% |
| 2015 | 88,211 | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 71,043 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 69,801 | 6.0% |
| 2018 | 28,602 | 5.8% |
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.