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2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · DE59 FBL

DE59 FBL

2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 124,768 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Year / Origin
2009 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
124,768 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1910cc
Mechanical Assessment

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

The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition. The most recent MOT pass on 14 August 2025 at 124,768 miles was achieved with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passing tests without any listed advisories for the last three years, suggesting a well-maintained mechanical state. The mileage is typical for a 2009 model, averaging roughly 7,339 miles per year. The distance covered between the August 2023 test at 115,467 miles and the August 2025 test at 124,768 miles shows a steady usage pattern of approximately 4,650 miles per annum over the last two years. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest periods of prolonged standing or sudden heavy commercial use. The absence of recorded defects or advisories since August 2023 is unusual for a vehicle of this age. While the record is clean, a buyer should still manually inspect the chassis and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as these are common failure points for Zafiras that the MOT tester may not have flagged as critical. Checking the condition of the brake discs and suspension bushes during a physical inspection is advised to ensure that consumables are being replaced proactively rather than just maintained to a minimum legal standard. The record shows two instances where the car failed immediately before passing on the same day, specifically on 27 August 2024 and 14 August 2025. Because the DVSA record lists no specific defects for these failures, it implies the issues were minor and rectified instantly. This suggests the previous owner addressed faults quickly to ensure the vehicle remained legal.

DE59 FBL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
  • 124,768 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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DE59 FBL Mileage History

  1. 30/08/2023115,467 mi
  2. 27/08/2024120,136 mi+4,669 mi
  3. 29/08/2024120,140 mi+4 mi
  4. 14/08/2025124,762 mi+4,622 mi
  5. 14/08/2025124,768 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 4,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DE59 FBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 2009 Vauxhall Zafira (DE59 FBL) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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