2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · LC57 LNK
2007 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 143,290 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC57 LNK Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 143,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC57 LNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Zafira (LC57 LNK) between September 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 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: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also product on lens (4.1.2 (c))”.
LC57 LNK Mileage History
- 15/09/201063,546 mi
- 06/09/201171,831 mi+8,285 mi
- 28/09/201279,812 mi+7,981 mi
- 03/09/201387,512 mi+7,700 mi
- 20/01/201488,542 mi+1,030 mi
- 21/01/201590,053 mi+1,511 mi
- 20/01/201691,564 mi+1,511 mi
- 08/03/201794,048 mi+2,484 mi
- 09/03/201794,048 mi
- 07/06/201794,053 mi+5 mi
- 09/06/201794,053 mi
- 23/06/201899,474 mi+5,421 mi
- 26/06/201899,474 mi
- 20/06/2019102,373 mi+2,899 mi
- 20/06/2019102,373 mi
- 22/06/2020105,165 mi+2,792 mi
- 22/06/2020105,172 mi+7 mi
- 22/06/2021107,222 mi+2,050 mi
- 22/06/2021107,228 mi+6 mi
- 01/06/2022110,061 mi+2,833 mi
- 01/06/2023113,687 mi+3,626 mi
- 02/06/2023113,692 mi+5 mi
- 04/06/2024116,808 mi+3,116 mi
- 18/06/2024116,830 mi+22 mi
- 25/06/2025130,521 mi+13,691 mi
- 14/07/2025130,566 mi+45 mi
- 21/07/2025130,567 mi+1 mi
- 15/07/2026143,290 mi+12,723 mi
- 15/07/2026143,290 mi
Average of roughly 5,037 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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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
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- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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