2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · MK08 SYT
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 88,976 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
MK08 SYT Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/01/2019
- 88,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MK08 SYT Mileage History
- 13/01/201129,631 mi
- 04/01/201235,328 mi+5,697 mi
- 11/12/201241,443 mi+6,115 mi
- 03/12/201347,402 mi+5,959 mi
- 04/12/201454,045 mi+6,643 mi
- 04/12/201454,045 mi
- 23/11/201559,627 mi+5,582 mi
- 30/11/201665,493 mi+5,866 mi
- 12/12/201777,390 mi+11,897 mi
- 12/12/201777,390 mi
- 10/01/201988,976 mi+11,586 mi
Average of roughly 7,425 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
MK08 SYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (MK08 SYT) between January 2011 and January 2019.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (MK08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as MK08SYT.
VOLKSWAGEN
TOURAN
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
C-MAX
FORD
FIESTA TITANIUM TURBO MHEV
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
KUGA TITANIUM TDCI
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.