2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · CE59 EOX
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 47,349 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE59 EOX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 47,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE59 EOX 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 (CE59 EOX) between October 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CE59 EOX Mileage History
- 24/10/201210,748 mi
- 16/10/201314,721 mi+3,973 mi
- 15/10/201417,093 mi+2,372 mi
- 13/10/201519,579 mi+2,486 mi
- 17/10/201622,072 mi+2,493 mi
- 09/10/201724,737 mi+2,665 mi
- 09/10/201724,737 mi
- 08/10/201826,825 mi+2,088 mi
- 07/10/201930,206 mi+3,381 mi
- 12/10/202032,414 mi+2,208 mi
- 04/10/202134,583 mi+2,169 mi
- 03/10/202237,968 mi+3,385 mi
- 03/10/202237,968 mi
- 09/10/202340,725 mi+2,757 mi
- 07/10/202443,229 mi+2,504 mi
- 07/10/202443,229 mi
- 22/10/202545,195 mi+1,966 mi
- 22/10/202545,197 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/202647,349 mi+2,152 mi
Average of roughly 2,616 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: 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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