2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · DG57 XAH
2007 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 135,841 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG57 XAH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2023
- 135,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG57 XAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Zafira (DG57 XAH) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (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: “Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
DG57 XAH Mileage History
- 17/10/2022132,659 mi
- 21/10/2022132,701 mi+42 mi
- 13/10/2023135,841 mi+3,140 mi
Average of roughly 3,220 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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