2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · FT08 FDU
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 171,251 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Nov 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT08 FDU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/11/2022
- 171,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT08 FDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (FT08 FDU) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”.
FT08 FDU Mileage History
- 15/10/2021167,061 mi
- 18/10/2021167,071 mi+10 mi
- 14/11/2022171,251 mi+4,180 mi
Average of roughly 3,871 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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