2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · BF08 FHV
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 119,913 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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BF08 FHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 119,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF08 FHV 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 (BF08 FHV) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BF08 FHV Mileage History
- 12/01/2024112,660 mi
- 12/01/2024112,660 mi
- 30/01/2025117,361 mi+4,701 mi
- 03/02/2025117,374 mi+13 mi
- 29/01/2026119,913 mi+2,539 mi
Average of roughly 3,542 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: Poor
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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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