2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · NU09 UEW
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 137,743 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU09 UEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 137,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU09 UEW 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 2009 Vauxhall Zafira (NU09 UEW) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened frame cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subfram”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
NU09 UEW Mileage History
- 06/06/2024123,260 mi
- 03/07/2024123,265 mi+5 mi
- 09/07/2025128,551 mi+5,286 mi
- 07/07/2026137,659 mi+9,108 mi
- 13/07/2026137,743 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 6,900 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: 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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