2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · DK11 UHB
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 118,607 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK11 UHB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2026
- 118,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK11 UHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (DK11 UHB) between May 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DK11 UHB Mileage History
- 19/05/201428,694 mi
- 05/05/201540,958 mi+12,264 mi
- 05/05/201651,346 mi+10,388 mi
- 05/05/201651,346 mi
- 10/05/201761,244 mi+9,898 mi
- 17/05/201869,139 mi+7,895 mi
- 17/05/201869,142 mi+3 mi
- 13/05/201975,898 mi+6,756 mi
- 05/11/202083,337 mi+7,439 mi
- 10/11/202188,046 mi+4,709 mi
- 10/11/202188,046 mi
- 10/11/202293,579 mi+5,533 mi
- 10/11/202293,579 mi
- 08/11/202399,055 mi+5,476 mi
- 07/11/2024105,335 mi+6,280 mi
- 06/11/2025112,780 mi+7,445 mi
- 06/11/2025112,780 mi
- 23/10/2026118,563 mi+5,783 mi
- 30/10/2026118,607 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 7,223 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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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
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