2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · HG08 FVL
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2008. Recorded mileage 169,364 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG08 FVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 169,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG08 FVL 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 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (HG08 FVL) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
HG08 FVL Mileage History
- 16/03/2023153,788 mi
- 20/03/2023153,793 mi+5 mi
- 02/04/2024160,259 mi+6,466 mi
- 25/03/2025165,196 mi+4,937 mi
- 14/04/2026169,364 mi+4,168 mi
Average of roughly 5,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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