2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · CX11 SWO
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 102,673 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX11 SWO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 102,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX11 SWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (CX11 SWO) between April 2014 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
CX11 SWO Mileage History
- 07/04/201416,425 mi
- 19/03/201520,398 mi+3,973 mi
- 19/04/201623,503 mi+3,105 mi
- 11/04/201736,206 mi+12,703 mi
- 11/04/201736,206 mi
- 05/04/201849,309 mi+13,103 mi
- 05/03/201962,165 mi+12,856 mi
- 03/03/202070,683 mi+8,518 mi
- 04/03/202175,991 mi+5,308 mi
- 08/03/202280,365 mi+4,374 mi
- 28/02/202381,933 mi+1,568 mi
- 28/02/202381,933 mi
- 28/02/202485,400 mi+3,467 mi
- 07/03/202592,058 mi+6,658 mi
- 11/03/2026102,672 mi+10,614 mi
- 11/03/2026102,673 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,231 miles per year across 16 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: Good
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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