2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · AY08 YPK
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 66,223 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY08 YPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 66,223 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.
AY08 YPK 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 (AY08 YPK) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AY08 YPK Mileage History
- 24/08/202264,408 mi
- 01/09/202365,209 mi+801 mi
- 03/10/202365,500 mi+291 mi
- 09/05/202566,223 mi+723 mi
- 09/05/202566,223 mi
Average of roughly 670 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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