2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · CV58 ULZ
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 137,418 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV58 ULZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 137,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV58 ULZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (CV58 ULZ) between August 2011 and January 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
CV58 ULZ Mileage History
- 31/08/20119,914 mi
- 04/11/201110,638 mi+724 mi
- 10/10/201218,510 mi+7,872 mi
- 04/10/201328,802 mi+10,292 mi
- 29/10/201442,449 mi+13,647 mi
- 29/10/201442,449 mi
- 28/10/201555,621 mi+13,172 mi
- 26/10/201672,722 mi+17,101 mi
- 23/10/201781,848 mi+9,126 mi
- 23/10/201781,848 mi
- 24/10/201894,257 mi+12,409 mi
- 24/10/201894,257 mi
- 29/10/2019104,445 mi+10,188 mi
- 01/11/2019104,449 mi+4 mi
- 15/01/2021116,842 mi+12,393 mi
- 20/01/2021116,967 mi+125 mi
- 19/01/2022128,918 mi+11,951 mi
- 19/01/2022128,918 mi
- 13/01/2023137,416 mi+8,498 mi
- 16/01/2023137,418 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,206 miles per year across 20 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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