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2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · GV57 FWY

GV57 FWY

2007 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 95,098 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Year / Origin
2007 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Oct 2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
95,098 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Oct 2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2007
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing an improving maintenance trend following specific mechanical interventions. The most recent MOT test conducted in October 2023 at 95,098 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the primary concerns raised in previous years were addressed. This clean result suggests the current owner has maintained the vehicle to a functional standard since the component failures identified two years prior. At 19 years of age, the recorded mileage of 95,098 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a 4,631-mile interval between September 2020 and September 2021, and another 4,230 miles between September 2021 and September 2022. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests can sometimes mask the degradation of rubber-based components or age-related-related corrosion. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension system, noting that the nearside rear shock absorber failed with a serious leak in September 2022 at 83,669 miles. Although this was rectified for the subsequent pass, the remaining shocks and bushes should be checked for fluid weeping or perished rubber. The 2021 advisory regarding an offside front tyre worn on the edge suggests a past alignment issue or worn suspension components which should be verified to ensure the current tyres are not experiencing uneven wear. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough visual check for structural rust on the sills and subframe is essential, as these areas are common failure points for this model regardless of low mileage.
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GV57 FWY Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
  • 95,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

GV57 FWY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 16:21
MOT Analysis

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 2007 Vauxhall Zafira (GV57 FWY) between September 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 October 2023 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

GV57 FWY Mileage History

  1. 16/09/202283,669 mi
  2. 16/09/202283,669 mi
  3. 16/10/202395,098 mi+11,429 mi

Average of roughly 10,572 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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