2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · BC10 AUG
2010 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 102,316 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC10 AUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 102,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC10 AUG 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 2010 Vauxhall Zafira (BC10 AUG) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
BC10 AUG Mileage History
- 17/11/202278,139 mi
- 30/03/202380,795 mi+2,656 mi
- 02/04/202493,596 mi+12,801 mi
- 08/04/2025102,142 mi+8,546 mi
- 14/04/2025102,316 mi+174 mi
Average of roughly 10,047 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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