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Vauxhall Zafira

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LA12 ELJMOT history

LA12 ELJ is a black petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LA12 ELJ black Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,790 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 ELJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 ELJ was last recorded at 119,790 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,801 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,989 miles
Average per year
8,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,790 miles
  • 2025 – 112,801 miles
  • 2024 – 108,077 miles
  • 2023 – 101,770 miles
  • 2022 – 96,461 miles
  • 2021 – 93,663 miles
  • 2019 – 85,944 miles
  • 2018 – 77,228 miles
  • 2017 – 67,666 miles
  • 2016 – 52,117 miles
  • 2015 – 32,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,790 miles
    Test number
    569861134195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,790 miles (+6,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,790 miles
    Test number
    553450666556
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass112,801 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,801 miles
    Test number
    910019304120
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail112,801 miles (+4,724)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,801 miles
    Test number
    768199501066
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,077 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    494643835851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    935289727013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,768 miles (+5,307)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,768 miles
    Test number
    102061700344
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass96,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,461 miles
    Test number
    384145016763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail96,461 miles (+2,798)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,461 miles
    Test number
    281492608291
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,663 miles
    Test number
    707680489638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail93,663 miles (+7,719)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,663 miles
    Test number
    879070799938
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass85,944 miles (+8,716)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,944 miles
    Test number
    267942234133
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass77,228 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,228 miles
    Test number
    241484695205
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nsf lower area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted very slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  14. Fail77,228 miles (+9,562)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,228 miles
    Test number
    666750319971
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nsf lower area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted very slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  15. Pass67,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,666 miles
    Test number
    487593676418
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail67,666 miles (+15,549)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,666 miles
    Test number
    598533779013
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass52,117 miles (+19,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,117 miles
    Test number
    261504648134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass32,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,618 miles
    Test number
    315142115403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 ELJ

Does LA12 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 ELJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 ELJ?
The MOT on LA12 ELJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 ELJ done?
LA12 ELJ was recorded at 119,790 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,331 miles a year.
Has LA12 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 ELJ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
LA12 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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