2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · KS08 OVE
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 118,006 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS08 OVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 118,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS08 OVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (KS08 OVE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS08 OVE Mileage History
- 11/08/2022104,439 mi
- 18/08/2023108,394 mi+3,955 mi
- 30/08/2024113,095 mi+4,701 mi
- 30/08/2024113,095 mi
- 15/08/2025118,006 mi+4,911 mi
Average of roughly 4,505 miles per year across 5 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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