2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · EX58 KUE
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 132,825 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX58 KUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 132,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX58 KUE 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 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (EX58 KUE) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
EX58 KUE Mileage History
- 19/06/2024110,376 mi
- 19/06/2024110,376 mi
- 17/06/2025121,918 mi+11,542 mi
- 13/06/2026132,825 mi+10,907 mi
- 13/06/2026132,825 mi
Average of roughly 11,323 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: 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.
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Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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