2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · BF09 EYU
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 104,724 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF09 EYU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 104,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF09 EYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Zafira (BF09 EYU) between January 2012 and June 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
BF09 EYU Mileage History
- 26/01/201248,154 mi
- 11/01/201356,873 mi+8,719 mi
- 07/01/201463,584 mi+6,711 mi
- 10/01/201570,345 mi+6,761 mi
- 17/01/201570,427 mi+82 mi
- 16/01/201674,953 mi+4,526 mi
- 16/01/201674,953 mi
- 30/12/201680,522 mi+5,569 mi
- 30/12/201680,522 mi
- 03/04/201884,924 mi+4,402 mi
- 19/03/201987,563 mi+2,639 mi
- 02/04/202092,213 mi+4,650 mi
- 02/04/202092,213 mi
- 23/03/202195,857 mi+3,644 mi
- 23/03/202195,857 mi
- 14/03/202299,053 mi+3,196 mi
- 16/03/202299,072 mi+19 mi
- 10/07/2023102,298 mi+3,226 mi
- 21/06/2024104,724 mi+2,426 mi
Average of roughly 4,561 miles per year across 19 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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