2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · PL08 SZX
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 156,858 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/09/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
PL08 SZX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2018
- 156,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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PL08 SZX Mileage History
- 14/06/201112,788 mi
- 14/09/201113,632 mi+844 mi
- 17/02/201223,674 mi+10,042 mi
- 03/09/201231,859 mi+8,185 mi
- 16/05/201341,528 mi+9,669 mi
- 09/09/201346,143 mi+4,615 mi
- 30/04/201454,571 mi+8,428 mi
- 26/08/201461,051 mi+6,480 mi
- 23/02/201573,693 mi+12,642 mi
- 24/02/201573,699 mi+6 mi
- 26/08/201584,694 mi+10,995 mi
- 08/09/201585,635 mi+941 mi
- 08/09/201585,635 mi
- 07/03/201699,421 mi+13,786 mi
- 07/03/2016994,421 mi+895,000 mi
- 07/09/2016115,215 mi-879,206 mi
- 07/09/2016115,215 mi
- 01/03/2017129,169 mi+13,954 mi
- 01/03/2017129,169 mi
- 07/09/2017143,478 mi+14,309 mi
- 07/09/2017143,478 mi
- 07/03/2018156,858 mi+13,380 mi
- 07/03/2018156,858 mi
Average of roughly 21,408 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PL08 SZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (PL08 SZX) between June 2011 and March 2018.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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