2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · FN08 WME
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 132,872 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
FN08 WME Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2021
- 132,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN08 WME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (FN08 WME) between March 2011 and October 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
FN08 WME Mileage History
- 08/03/201136,176 mi
- 22/03/201248,804 mi+12,628 mi
- 22/03/201248,805 mi+1 mi
- 22/03/201361,060 mi+12,255 mi
- 04/03/201470,621 mi+9,561 mi
- 04/03/201470,621 mi
- 24/06/201585,783 mi+15,162 mi
- 07/06/201697,611 mi+11,828 mi
- 07/06/201697,611 mi
- 22/06/2017112,098 mi+14,487 mi
- 23/06/2017112,098 mi
- 01/06/2018124,783 mi+12,685 mi
- 05/06/2018124,783 mi
- 15/04/2019128,769 mi+3,986 mi
- 13/07/2019128,772 mi+3 mi
- 18/07/2019128,772 mi
- 05/01/2021128,779 mi+7 mi
- 12/10/2021132,872 mi+4,093 mi
- 25/10/2021132,872 mi
Average of roughly 9,093 miles per year across 19 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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