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2009 Vauxhall Zafira Active 1.6L Other · AFZ 2488

AFZ 2488

2009 Vauxhall Zafira Active (1.6L, other). First registered 09/10/2009. Recorded mileage 118,421 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA ACTIVE
Year / Origin
2009 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/05/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
118,421 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
Other · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/05/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Other
Year
2009
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 29 May 2024 at 118,421 miles with no recorded defects. This result followed a failure just one month prior, indicating that the owner was proactive in rectifying identified issues to ensure the car met legal standards. The lack of recorded advisories in the latest pass suggests that the vehicle vehicle is currently being maintained to a functional standard without immediate mechanical or structural concerns. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 118,421 miles represents an annual average of approximately 7,000 miles, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between February 2023 and May 2024, and approximately 7,000 miles between January 2022 and February 2023. This steady accumulation suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect, which often leads to perished seals and seized components in older Vauxalls. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as these are common areas for corrosion and wear on the Zafira platform. While the recent history is clean, the failures in January 2022 and April 2024 indicate that the vehicle requires periodic attention to pass testing consistently. Inspect the rear subframe for rust, check the suspension bushes for tearing, and examine the brake lines to ensure that the recent clean pass is not masking a growing trend of mechanical degradation.

AFZ 2488 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
  • 118,421 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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AFZ 2488 Mileage History

  1. 12/01/2022100,993 mi
  2. 20/01/2022101,152 mi+159 mi
  3. 13/02/2023108,072 mi+6,920 mi
  4. 30/04/2024117,796 mi+9,724 mi
  5. 29/05/2024118,421 mi+625 mi

Average of roughly 7,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AFZ 2488 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 Active (AFZ 2488) between January 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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