2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · FH08 HBJ
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 121,592 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH08 HBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2025
- 121,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH08 HBJ 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 HBJ) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
FH08 HBJ Mileage History
- 02/08/202290,394 mi
- 13/07/202395,909 mi+5,515 mi
- 31/07/2024112,018 mi+16,109 mi
- 31/07/2024112,019 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/2025121,592 mi+9,573 mi
Average of roughly 10,553 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: Poor
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.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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