2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · BG10 ABV
2010 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 148,494 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,494 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.
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BG10 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2025
- 148,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG10 ABV 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 (BG10 ABV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
BG10 ABV Mileage History
- 06/10/2023134,687 mi
- 10/10/2023134,751 mi+64 mi
- 09/10/2024143,184 mi+8,433 mi
- 19/10/2024143,195 mi+11 mi
- 16/10/2025148,494 mi+5,299 mi
Average of roughly 6,807 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
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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