2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · FH56 WXD
2007 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 129,067 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH56 WXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 129,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH56 WXD 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 2007 Vauxhall Zafira (FH56 WXD) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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 (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and”; “Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed an”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box broken off (6.1.2 (a))”.
FH56 WXD Mileage History
- 14/10/2022117,081 mi
- 19/10/2023119,504 mi+2,423 mi
- 18/10/2024126,709 mi+7,205 mi
- 29/10/2024126,713 mi+4 mi
- 24/10/2025129,067 mi+2,354 mi
Average of roughly 3,958 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: 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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