2018 Vauxhall Zafira: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2018 Vauxhall Zafira
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Rear brakes that stick or rumble
Corrosion between the rear pads and calipers can stick the brakes, and a failed damper on the rear calipers causes a rumble when braking.
At the viewing: After the test drive, carefully feel near each rear wheel for one much hotter than the other, and listen for a rumble when braking.
If it needs doing: Brake pads (one axle), about £75–£175. ClickMechanic
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Other years
Every year of the Vauxhall Zafira compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 35,643 | Tyres 34% |
| 2016 | 35,334 | Tyres 34% |
| 2015 | 42,941 | Tyres 36% |
| 2014 | 81,860 | Tyres 37% |
| 2013 | 82,336 | Tyres 37% |
| 2012 | 47,957 | Tyres 38% |
| 2011 | 38,045 | Tyres 40% |
| 2010 | 49,287 | Suspension 46% |
| 2009 | 28,609 | Suspension 50% |
| 2008 | 41,469 | Suspension 51% |
| 2007 | 35,189 | Suspension 52% |
| 2006 | 23,570 | Suspension 54% |
| 2005 | 16,136 | Brakes 54% |
| 2004 | 12,757 | Brakes 55% |
| 2003 | 7,364 | Brakes 52% |
| 2002 | 4,473 | Brakes 52% |
| 2001 | 2,155 | Brakes 56% |
| 2000 | 739 | Brakes 53% |
| 1999 | 210 | Brakes 55% |