2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · MM57 OUV
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 141,469 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MM57 OUV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 141,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM57 OUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (MM57 OUV) between January 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
MM57 OUV Mileage History
- 07/01/201111,223 mi
- 05/03/201221,985 mi+10,762 mi
- 05/03/201221,985 mi
- 08/06/201334,796 mi+12,811 mi
- 08/06/201334,796 mi
- 16/05/201442,990 mi+8,194 mi
- 25/06/201565,882 mi+22,892 mi
- 11/10/201676,355 mi+10,473 mi
- 11/10/201676,355 mi
- 13/09/201783,348 mi+6,993 mi
- 02/10/201897,035 mi+13,687 mi
- 12/10/2019108,185 mi+11,150 mi
- 07/10/2020123,244 mi+15,059 mi
- 21/10/2021127,955 mi+4,711 mi
- 14/10/2022132,120 mi+4,165 mi
- 10/10/2023134,494 mi+2,374 mi
- 11/10/2024138,283 mi+3,789 mi
- 09/10/2025141,469 mi+3,186 mi
Average of roughly 8,828 miles per year across 18 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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