2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · KM09 VTP
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 190,607 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM09 VTP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 190,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM09 VTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Zafira (KM09 VTP) between June 2012 and August 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
KM09 VTP Mileage History
- 28/06/201232,720 mi
- 05/08/201337,488 mi+4,768 mi
- 21/07/201461,545 mi+24,057 mi
- 22/07/201461,550 mi+5 mi
- 27/07/201581,295 mi+19,745 mi
- 21/07/2016104,012 mi+22,717 mi
- 31/07/2017122,755 mi+18,743 mi
- 02/05/2018131,621 mi+8,866 mi
- 29/04/2019142,349 mi+10,728 mi
- 29/04/2019142,349 mi
- 21/04/2020153,185 mi+10,836 mi
- 22/04/2021157,232 mi+4,047 mi
- 21/07/2022167,960 mi+10,728 mi
- 21/07/2022167,960 mi
- 18/07/2023177,835 mi+9,875 mi
- 18/07/2023177,835 mi
- 15/08/2024190,607 mi+12,772 mi
Average of roughly 13,015 miles per year across 17 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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- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
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