2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · KF55 LGW
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 77,526 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF55 LGW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2020
- 77,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF55 LGW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (KF55 LGW) between September 2008 and November 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
KF55 LGW Mileage History
- 11/09/200824,511 mi
- 11/09/200824,511 mi
- 10/09/200929,182 mi+4,671 mi
- 10/09/201034,236 mi+5,054 mi
- 10/09/201034,236 mi
- 25/08/201136,059 mi+1,823 mi
- 20/08/201239,371 mi+3,312 mi
- 12/08/201342,177 mi+2,806 mi
- 08/08/201445,221 mi+3,044 mi
- 08/08/201445,221 mi
- 24/07/201548,099 mi+2,878 mi
- 29/07/201650,988 mi+2,889 mi
- 29/07/201650,988 mi
- 26/04/201753,142 mi+2,154 mi
- 31/03/201863,694 mi+10,552 mi
- 31/03/201863,694 mi
- 19/04/201972,343 mi+8,649 mi
- 06/11/202077,524 mi+5,181 mi
- 10/11/202077,526 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,358 miles per year across 19 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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