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2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · NG08 KVL

NG08 KVL

2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2008. Recorded mileage 157,954 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Jul 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
157,954 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Jul 2025
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent MOT test on 19 July 2024 at 157,954 miles with no recorded defects. This followed a curious failure just eight days prior on 11 July 2024 at 157,899 miles which also listed no defects, suggesting an administrative error or a technical glitch during the testing process rather than a mechanical fault. Since the 2020 test, the car has maintained a consistent record of passes without any recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,775 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in recorded mileage between December 2020 and March 2022, where only 1,303 miles were covered. However, the usage increased significantly thereafter, with 21,050 miles logged between the March 2022 and July 2024 tests. This suggests the vehicle transitioned from a period of low use to a more active role in recent years, which typically accelerates the wear on rubber components and suspension bushings. Because the MOT history shows no advisories or recurring faults over the last four years, a physical inspection should focus on preventative maintenance of an aging Zafira. A buyer should specifically check for corrosion on the rear sills and subframe mounts, as these are common structural failure points for this model. Given the high mileage, the condition of the shock absorbers and the integrity of the brake lines require close scrutiny to ensure no components are nearing the end of their functional life despite the clean digital record.
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NG08 KVL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2024
  • 157,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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NG08 KVL MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (NG08 KVL) between March 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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NG08 KVL Mileage History

  1. 16/03/2022136,904 mi
  2. 28/06/2023152,412 mi+15,508 mi
  3. 11/07/2024157,899 mi+5,487 mi
  4. 19/07/2024157,954 mi+55 mi

Average of roughly 8,983 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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