2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · GY61 EVG
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 101,695 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY61 EVG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2024
- 101,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY61 EVG 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 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (GY61 EVG) between May 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GY61 EVG Mileage History
- 15/05/202396,825 mi
- 17/05/202396,826 mi+1 mi
- 08/04/2024101,693 mi+4,867 mi
- 10/04/2024101,695 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,377 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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