2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · PY08 FVC
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 120,216 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PY08 FVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/10/2025
- 120,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY08 FVC 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 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (PY08 FVC) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”.
PY08 FVC Mileage History
- 26/04/2023100,654 mi
- 26/04/2023100,658 mi+4 mi
- 07/05/2024109,995 mi+9,337 mi
- 09/05/2024109,997 mi+2 mi
- 25/10/2025120,216 mi+10,219 mi
Average of roughly 7,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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