Vauxhall Zafira: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 12.1% of Vauxhall Zafira MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2007 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 23,990 | 16.4% |
| 2007 | 105,643 | 16.3% |
| 2008 | 120,049 | 15.2% |
| 2009 | 76,484 | 14.4% |
| 2014 | 173,044 | 9.2% |
| 2015 | 88,204 | 6.4% |
| 2016 | 71,025 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 69,785 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 28,602 | 3.5% |
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.