Known APK problem
Opel Zafira B: leaks
On the Opel Zafira B the APK inspector finds leaks problems 2.0× as often as on cars of the same age: at 16+ years 24.3%, against about 12.2% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Leaks of oil, coolant or other fluids.
How to check it at the viewing
Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.
Ask the seller: Does the car lose oil or coolant?
By age
Share of inspected Opel Zafira Bs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Zafira B | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 – 12 years | C | 10.9% | 2.7% | 4.1× |
| 13 – 15 years | C | 15.5% | 5.5% | 2.8× |
| 16+ years | C | 24.3% | 12.2% | 2.0× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 16+ years
| Model | Leaks | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Opel Zafira B | 24.3% | 2.0× |
| Opel Meriva A | 9.7% | 0.8× |
| Nissan Note I | 3.8% | 0.3× |
| Toyota Verso | 2.9% | 0.2× |
| Volkswagen Touran I | 12.9% | 1.1× |
| Renault Scénic III | 2.7% | 0.2× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Opel Zafira B often have leaks problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 16+ years the inspector found a leaks defect on 24.3% of inspected Opel Zafira Bs, against about 12.2% of all cars of the same age (2.0×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the leaks on a used Opel Zafira B?
Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know