2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · VE08 HYO
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 88,536 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Dec 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VE08 HYO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2019
- 88,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE08 HYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (VE08 HYO) between June 2011 and June 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”.
VE08 HYO Mileage History
- 03/06/201134,631 mi
- 06/06/201241,427 mi+6,796 mi
- 05/06/201347,574 mi+6,147 mi
- 05/06/201453,665 mi+6,091 mi
- 05/06/201453,665 mi
- 17/06/201561,678 mi+8,013 mi
- 17/06/201561,678 mi
- 02/08/201669,769 mi+8,091 mi
- 16/06/201775,700 mi+5,931 mi
- 15/06/201881,153 mi+5,453 mi
- 20/06/201881,226 mi+73 mi
- 11/06/201988,536 mi+7,310 mi
Average of roughly 6,720 miles per year across 12 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: 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.
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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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