2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · AE58 HLM
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 133,005 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE58 HLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 133,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE58 HLM 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 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (AE58 HLM) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AE58 HLM Mileage History
- 25/01/2024115,316 mi
- 29/01/2024115,325 mi+9 mi
- 29/01/2025122,870 mi+7,545 mi
- 31/01/2025122,870 mi
- 29/01/2026133,005 mi+10,135 mi
Average of roughly 8,792 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: Average
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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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