2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · OV05 YEB
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 118,530 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV05 YEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2024
- 118,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV05 YEB 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 (OV05 YEB) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2024 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
OV05 YEB Mileage History
- 20/01/2022112,800 mi
- 21/01/2023115,957 mi+3,157 mi
- 21/01/2023115,957 mi
- 13/01/2024118,530 mi+2,573 mi
- 19/01/2024118,530 mi
Average of roughly 2,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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