2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · GL56 RXV
2007 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 142,379 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,379 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.
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GL56 RXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2025
- 142,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GL56 RXV 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 (GL56 RXV) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GL56 RXV Mileage History
- 08/02/2022114,465 mi
- 16/02/2023121,899 mi+7,434 mi
- 16/02/2023121,899 mi
- 15/02/2024131,275 mi+9,376 mi
- 15/02/2025142,379 mi+11,104 mi
Average of roughly 9,244 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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- 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
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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