2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · NX55 UEW
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 123,072 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX55 UEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2025
- 123,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX55 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 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (NX55 UEW) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NX55 UEW Mileage History
- 10/01/2022106,942 mi
- 30/12/2022111,105 mi+4,163 mi
- 05/01/2024115,669 mi+4,564 mi
- 04/01/2025123,062 mi+7,393 mi
- 06/01/2025123,072 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,395 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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