2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Petrol · KW55 XSB
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 139,735 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW55 XSB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2023
- 139,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW55 XSB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (KW55 XSB) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KW55 XSB Mileage History
- 05/03/2022138,845 mi
- 17/03/2022138,891 mi+46 mi
- 29/06/2023139,735 mi+844 mi
Average of roughly 676 miles per year across 3 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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