2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DV05 YLP
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 160,390 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV05 YLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 160,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV05 YLP MOT History
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 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (DV05 YLP) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DV05 YLP Mileage History
- 10/02/2023140,107 mi
- 15/02/2024148,249 mi+8,142 mi
- 07/02/2025155,452 mi+7,203 mi
- 09/02/2026160,387 mi+4,935 mi
- 10/02/2026160,390 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,759 miles per year across 5 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
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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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