2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · EX61 DTV
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 113,974 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX61 DTV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2023
- 113,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX61 DTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (EX61 DTV) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
EX61 DTV Mileage History
- 20/07/2022105,447 mi
- 20/07/2022105,451 mi+4 mi
- 14/07/2023113,968 mi+8,517 mi
- 14/07/2023113,974 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,672 miles per year across 4 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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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
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