2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · FH11 EHB
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 147,700 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH11 EHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 147,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH11 EHB 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 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (FH11 EHB) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed all around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FH11 EHB Mileage History
- 30/07/2024128,653 mi
- 14/08/2025136,645 mi+7,992 mi
- 14/08/2025136,647 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/2026147,700 mi+11,053 mi
- 18/08/2026147,700 mi
Average of roughly 9,289 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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