2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · PL57 SXU
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 159,174 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL57 SXU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2023
- 159,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL57 SXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (PL57 SXU) between February 2011 and January 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2023 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
PL57 SXU Mileage History
- 08/02/201130,234 mi
- 04/02/201241,968 mi+11,734 mi
- 12/02/201350,425 mi+8,457 mi
- 24/01/201458,681 mi+8,256 mi
- 24/01/201458,681 mi
- 24/01/201579,323 mi+20,642 mi
- 05/01/201688,847 mi+9,524 mi
- 05/01/201688,847 mi
- 02/01/2017102,013 mi+13,166 mi
- 03/01/2018112,901 mi+10,888 mi
- 27/12/2018119,798 mi+6,897 mi
- 27/12/2019127,075 mi+7,277 mi
- 31/12/2020134,626 mi+7,551 mi
- 07/12/2021142,147 mi+7,521 mi
- 23/01/2023159,174 mi+17,027 mi
Average of roughly 10,784 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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