2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · KL05 PFA
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 97,207 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL05 PFA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2023
- 97,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL05 PFA 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 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (KL05 PFA) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2023 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KL05 PFA Mileage History
- 12/07/202285,851 mi
- 12/07/202285,855 mi+4 mi
- 18/07/202397,203 mi+11,348 mi
- 19/07/202397,207 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11,147 miles per year across 4 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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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.
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Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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