2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · NA58 MUY
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 95,643 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
NA58 MUY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2024
- 95,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA58 MUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (NA58 MUY) between September 2011 and June 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
NA58 MUY Mileage History
- 29/09/201128,324 mi
- 29/09/201128,334 mi+10 mi
- 29/09/201234,013 mi+5,679 mi
- 28/01/201441,486 mi+7,473 mi
- 14/01/201548,742 mi+7,256 mi
- 28/01/201657,701 mi+8,959 mi
- 23/03/201658,470 mi+769 mi
- 24/03/201658,470 mi
- 17/03/201762,594 mi+4,124 mi
- 19/03/201866,779 mi+4,185 mi
- 21/03/201866,779 mi
- 22/03/201970,592 mi+3,813 mi
- 22/03/201970,592 mi
- 18/03/202075,189 mi+4,597 mi
- 08/06/202075,210 mi+21 mi
- 16/06/202179,045 mi+3,835 mi
- 03/07/202179,345 mi+300 mi
- 03/07/202179,345 mi
- 08/06/202284,871 mi+5,526 mi
- 09/06/202284,871 mi
- 06/07/202390,156 mi+5,285 mi
- 06/07/202390,156 mi
- 07/06/202495,643 mi+5,487 mi
Average of roughly 5,305 miles per year across 23 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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