2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DU09 LHG
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 112,093 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU09 LHG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2023
- 112,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU09 LHG 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 2009 Vauxhall Zafira (DU09 LHG) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
DU09 LHG Mileage History
- 19/08/2022106,492 mi
- 01/09/2023112,093 mi+5,601 mi
- 01/09/2023112,093 mi
Average of roughly 5,408 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: 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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