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Vauxhall Zafira

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LT12 DFLMOT history

LT12 DFL is a white petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 278,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

LT12 DFL white Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
278,953 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
22,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 DFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 DFL was last recorded at 278,953 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 9,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2015: 78,462 miles, lower than 108,054 miles on 22 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
269,484 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,469 miles
Average per year
22,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 278,953 miles
  • 2023 – 269,484 miles
  • 2022 – 253,355 miles
  • 2021 – 237,927 miles
  • 2019 – 227,732 miles
  • 2018 – 190,685 miles
  • 2017 – 150,491 miles
  • 2016 – 120,300 miles
  • 2015 – 87,757 miles
  • 2014 – 108,054 miles
  • 2013 – 27,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Offside & Nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Offside & Nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass278,953 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    278,953 miles
    Test number
    476597087300
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Offside & Nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Offside & Nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail278,953 miles (+9,469)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,953 miles
    Test number
    449652696654
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Offside & Nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Offside & Nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass269,484 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    269,484 miles
    Test number
    742852228066
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both stop lamp has moisture / condensation

  4. Fail269,484 miles (+16,129)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,484 miles
    Test number
    572133535770
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both stop lamp has moisture / condensation

  5. Pass253,355 miles (+15,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    253,355 miles
    Test number
    851984817100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass237,927 miles (+10,195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    237,927 miles
    Test number
    501258811667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass227,732 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    227,732 miles
    Test number
    500355035198
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail227,732 miles (+17,031)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,732 miles
    Test number
    195115879541
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam Broken (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam Broken (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass210,701 miles (+20,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    210,701 miles
    Test number
    443822919608
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass190,685 miles (+18,913)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    190,685 miles
    Test number
    732462298661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass171,772 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,772 miles
    Test number
    463869501578
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail171,733 miles (+21,242)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,733 miles
    Test number
    220947459516
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass150,491 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,491 miles
    Test number
    466155373024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail150,195 miles (+13,146)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,195 miles
    Test number
    215663409174
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass137,049 miles (+16,749)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    137,049 miles
    Test number
    401617432509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,300 miles
    Test number
    820786210701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,300 miles (+16,840)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,300 miles
    Test number
    714520519176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working offside + nearside (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass103,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    117544016991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail103,460 miles (+15,703)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    199416272645
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Fail87,757 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,757 miles
    Test number
    659508035207
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass87,757 miles (+9,295)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,757 miles
    Test number
    725628935249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,462 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,462 miles
    Test number
    169378575490
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail78,462 miles (-29,592)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,462 miles
    Test number
    525458775099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass108,054 miles (+66,743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,054 miles
    Test number
    649614134293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,311 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,311 miles
    Test number
    336053964070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  26. Pass41,311 miles (+13,816)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,311 miles
    Test number
    606183764058
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  27. Pass27,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,495 miles
    Test number
    327253933234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 DFL

Does LT12 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 DFL expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 DFL?
The MOT on LT12 DFL expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 DFL done?
LT12 DFL was recorded at 278,953 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 22,511 miles a year.
Has LT12 DFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 DFL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 DFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 DFL find?
LT12 DFL passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both offside & nearside; driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 8 more.

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