2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · PJZ 2042
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2009. Recorded mileage 147,123 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJZ 2042 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 147,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJZ 2042 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Zafira (PJZ 2042) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PJZ 2042 Mileage History
- 20/07/2022130,189 mi
- 21/07/2023136,369 mi+6,180 mi
- 07/08/2024142,139 mi+5,770 mi
- 06/08/2025147,119 mi+4,980 mi
- 07/08/2025147,123 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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