2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · BU61 YLZ
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 111,440 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU61 YLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 111,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU61 YLZ 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 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (BU61 YLZ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU61 YLZ Mileage History
- 03/11/202386,787 mi
- 03/11/202386,787 mi
- 30/10/2024100,755 mi+13,968 mi
- 30/10/2024100,755 mi
- 06/11/2025111,440 mi+10,685 mi
Average of roughly 12,267 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
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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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