2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · AV61 EJJ
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 64,575 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV61 EJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 64,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV61 EJJ 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 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (AV61 EJJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”.
AV61 EJJ Mileage History
- 02/10/202357,774 mi
- 02/10/202357,774 mi
- 28/09/202463,367 mi+5,593 mi
- 23/10/202564,575 mi+1,208 mi
- 27/10/202564,575 mi
Average of roughly 3,287 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
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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