2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · KG55 SFF
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 119,458 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
KG55 SFF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2022
- 119,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG55 SFF 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 (KG55 SFF) between December 2008 and July 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
KG55 SFF Mileage History
- 04/12/200821,210 mi
- 11/11/200929,674 mi+8,464 mi
- 20/11/201040,593 mi+10,919 mi
- 20/11/201040,593 mi
- 22/11/201152,123 mi+11,530 mi
- 27/11/201260,844 mi+8,721 mi
- 13/12/201370,720 mi+9,876 mi
- 13/12/201370,720 mi
- 05/01/201578,025 mi+7,305 mi
- 06/01/201578,027 mi+2 mi
- 09/01/201680,349 mi+2,322 mi
- 09/01/201680,349 mi
- 07/01/201782,376 mi+2,027 mi
- 03/01/201888,543 mi+6,167 mi
- 08/01/201888,595 mi+52 mi
- 03/01/2019102,652 mi+14,057 mi
- 10/12/2019111,848 mi+9,196 mi
- 05/02/2021116,244 mi+4,396 mi
- 18/07/2022119,458 mi+3,214 mi
Average of roughly 7,215 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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