
Vauxhall Zafira
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LA12 EBUMOT history
LA12 EBU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 3 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 259,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 259,560 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 28,065 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA12 EBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Zafira
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA12 EBU was last recorded at 259,560 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 5,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 254,265 miles · 3 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,295 miles
- Average per year
- 28,065 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 259,560 miles
- 2021 – 254,265 miles
- 2020 – 244,461 miles
- 2019 – 222,163 miles
- 2018 – 178,363 miles
- 2017 – 168,866 miles
- 2016 – 117,098 miles
- 2015 – 84,670 miles
- 2014 – 48,130 miles
- 2013 – 23,055 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass259,560 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 259,560 miles
- Test number
- 808891687526
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail259,560 miles (+5,295)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,560 miles
- Test number
- 585233779016
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass254,265 miles (+9,804)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 254,265 miles
- Test number
- 254672424369
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass244,461 miles (+22,298)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 244,461 miles
- Test number
- 165011053514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,163 miles (+22,724)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 222,163 miles
- Test number
- 270900526290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass199,439 miles (+21,076)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 199,439 miles
- Test number
- 749462534835
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,363 miles (+5,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 178,363 miles
- Test number
- 722207612740
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,803 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 172,803 miles
- Test number
- 928347468212
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail172,803 miles (+3,937)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,803 miles
- Test number
- 582386603496
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass168,866 miles (+27,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 168,866 miles
- Test number
- 207158386103
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass141,331 miles (+24,233)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 141,331 miles
- Test number
- 289503779930
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass117,098 miles (+15,074)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 117,098 miles
- Test number
- 537142386120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,024 miles (+17,354)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 102,024 miles
- Test number
- 708437718542
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)
Pass84,670 miles (+17,578)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 84,670 miles
- Test number
- 115529125249
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,092 miles (+18,962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 67,092 miles
- Test number
- 775378165005
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,130 miles (+15,416)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 48,130 miles
- Test number
- 156896424225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,714 miles (+9,659)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 32,714 miles
- Test number
- 117660574476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,055 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 23,055 miles
- Test number
- 678466033238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA12 EBU
- Does LA12 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA12 EBU expired on 4 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA12 EBU?
- The MOT on LA12 EBU expired on 4 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA12 EBU done?
- LA12 EBU was recorded at 259,560 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 28,065 miles a year.
- Has LA12 EBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA12 EBU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LA12 EBU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LA12 EBU find?
- LA12 EBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 3 more.
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