2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · FD08 YMU
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 96,245 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FD08 YMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 96,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD08 YMU 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 (FD08 YMU) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 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 (28 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel a”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 0% (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill marked in yell”.
FD08 YMU Mileage History
- 24/12/202279,837 mi
- 13/12/202383,564 mi+3,727 mi
- 15/12/202383,581 mi+17 mi
- 14/12/202488,430 mi+4,849 mi
- 02/02/202696,245 mi+7,815 mi
Average of roughly 5,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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