2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · OY58 HVJ
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 171,565 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY58 HVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 171,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY58 HVJ 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 (OY58 HVJ) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OY58 HVJ Mileage History
- 19/08/2022156,823 mi
- 10/08/2023165,976 mi+9,153 mi
- 11/08/2023165,980 mi+4 mi
- 31/07/2024170,639 mi+4,659 mi
- 23/08/2024171,565 mi+926 mi
Average of roughly 7,324 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: Poor
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