2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · BF11 EBK
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 101,530 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BF11 EBK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 101,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF11 EBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (BF11 EBK) between February 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
BF11 EBK Mileage History
- 11/02/201436,135 mi
- 10/02/201547,450 mi+11,315 mi
- 10/02/201547,450 mi
- 09/02/201658,919 mi+11,469 mi
- 24/07/201865,595 mi+6,676 mi
- 02/08/201973,934 mi+8,339 mi
- 02/08/201973,935 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/202077,979 mi+4,044 mi
- 07/10/202077,979 mi
- 05/10/202180,775 mi+2,796 mi
- 06/10/202180,776 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/202284,552 mi+3,776 mi
- 06/10/202284,552 mi
- 06/10/202389,716 mi+5,164 mi
- 01/10/202492,584 mi+2,868 mi
- 20/11/202597,268 mi+4,684 mi
- 28/10/2026101,530 mi+4,262 mi
Average of roughly 5,145 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BF11 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BF11EBK.
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SV MHEV AUTO
BMW
X3
VAUXHALL
INSIGNIA
HONDA
CR-V
VAUXHALL
INSIGNIA
VAUXHALL
COMBO
VAUXHALL
COMBO
VAUXHALL
COMBO
VAUXHALL
COMBO
VAUXHALL
CORSAVAN
NISSAN
NOTE
NISSAN
NOTE
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2011 model year cars.
- 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.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.