2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · FH08 GDA
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 137,485 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH08 GDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 137,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH08 GDA 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 (FH08 GDA) between August 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached drop (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
FH08 GDA Mileage History
- 21/08/2024131,189 mi
- 21/08/2024131,890 mi+701 mi
- 16/12/2025137,454 mi+5,564 mi
- 22/12/2025137,485 mi+31 mi
- 29/12/2025137,485 mi
Average of roughly 4,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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