Is the Vauxhall Zafira ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 227,485 MOT tests, around 62% of Vauxhall Zafiras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 22% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 17%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 66% petrol, 34% diesel. Petrol Zafiras are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Zafiras are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 62%
- Likely charged
- 22%
- Depends on the car
- 17%
- MOT tests analysed
- 227,485
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Zafira ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Zafiras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Likely compliant4,641 tested | Likely compliant301 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant10,257 tested | Likely compliant1,889 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant7,360 tested | Likely compliant4,731 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant6,820 tested | Check exact car7,998 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant14,685 tested | Check exact car13,848 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant18,764 tested | Likely charged10,606 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant10,905 tested | Likely charged6,693 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant7,117 tested | Likely charged7,460 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant10,846 tested | Likely charged8,469 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant8,602 tested | Likely charged2,915 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant12,409 tested | Likely charged5,183 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant12,092 tested | Likely charged2,974 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant8,802 tested | Likely charged1,669 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard5,889 tested | Likely charged1,094 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard4,841 tested | Likely charged835 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard2,968 tested | Likely charged305 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard1,719 tested | Likely charged244 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard846 tested | Likely charged94 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged335 tested | Likely charged19 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged106 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Zafira
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (66% of Zafiras tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (34% of Zafiras tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Zafiras from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (17% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Vauxhall can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Zafiras fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Zafira MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Zafira for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Zafiras in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2018. 2013 was the most common year, with 29,392 tests (13% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Zafiras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 62% of the time, at an average of 86,788 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 57% of the time with 99,391 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Zafiras likely to comply are from 2006. 8,802 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 50% of the time and averaged 114,004 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Zafiras likely to comply are from 2016. 4,731 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 60,837 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Zafira's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.6% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (6.2%); noise, emissions and leaks: "inoperative or indicates a malfunction" (4.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 21.0% of tests.
Overall, 61% of Zafiras passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 90,404 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 227,485 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Zafira carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 227,485 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Zafira and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Zafira ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 62% of Zafiras on the road are likely compliant and 22% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Zafira years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Zafiras first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Zafira ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Zafiras from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Zafira is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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