2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · KF57 AEU
2007 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 143,303 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KF57 AEU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2019
- 143,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF57 AEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Zafira (KF57 AEU) between September 2010 and September 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2019 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 (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “rear brake application uneven N/S LOW READING (3.7.B.2)”.
KF57 AEU Mileage History
- 20/09/201028,088 mi
- 16/09/201144,122 mi+16,034 mi
- 16/09/201144,122 mi
- 12/09/201261,202 mi+17,080 mi
- 16/09/201377,293 mi+16,091 mi
- 16/09/201377,293 mi
- 19/09/201491,305 mi+14,012 mi
- 19/09/201491,327 mi+22 mi
- 16/09/2015104,064 mi+12,737 mi
- 16/09/2015104,078 mi+14 mi
- 23/08/2016112,184 mi+8,106 mi
- 24/08/2016112,185 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2017125,334 mi+13,149 mi
- 30/09/2017125,334 mi
- 03/10/2018136,080 mi+10,746 mi
- 19/09/2019143,303 mi+7,223 mi
Average of roughly 12,806 miles per year across 16 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: 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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