2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · FT10 PHV
2010 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 94,321 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT10 PHV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/06/2025
- 94,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT10 PHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Zafira (FT10 PHV) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
FT10 PHV Mileage History
- 27/05/202287,895 mi
- 05/06/202390,798 mi+2,903 mi
- 03/06/202491,993 mi+1,195 mi
- 03/06/202594,321 mi+2,328 mi
Average of roughly 2,127 miles per year across 4 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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- 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
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