2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · PY61 BXR
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 119,998 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY61 BXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 119,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY61 BXR 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 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (PY61 BXR) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PY61 BXR Mileage History
- 14/04/2023105,704 mi
- 24/07/2024115,320 mi+9,616 mi
- 24/07/2024115,320 mi
- 17/07/2025119,975 mi+4,655 mi
- 17/07/2025119,998 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 6,327 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: Below Average
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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