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2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · CV11 BVZ

CV11 BVZ

2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 175,426 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Year / Origin
2011 · Swansea
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
175,426 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1686cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

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CV11 BVZ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
  • 175,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CV11 BVZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Oct 2026, 05:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (CV11 BVZ) between December 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

CV11 BVZ Mileage History

  1. 15/12/2022163,008 mi
  2. 14/08/2024168,321 mi+5,313 mi
  3. 14/08/2024168,321 mi
  4. 16/08/2025175,426 mi+7,105 mi

Average of roughly 4,652 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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