2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · NL61 PVE
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 87,245 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 PVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 87,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 PVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (NL61 PVE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NL61 PVE Mileage History
- 12/10/202377,360 mi
- 12/10/202377,366 mi+6 mi
- 12/10/202483,206 mi+5,840 mi
- 11/10/202587,245 mi+4,039 mi
- 11/10/202587,245 mi
Average of roughly 4,945 miles per year across 5 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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