2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · RE05 GKL
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 137,827 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE05 GKL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2023
- 137,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE05 GKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (RE05 GKL) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RE05 GKL Mileage History
- 23/11/2021124,604 mi
- 19/11/2022131,365 mi+6,761 mi
- 22/11/2022131,446 mi+81 mi
- 28/11/2023137,827 mi+6,381 mi
Average of roughly 6,572 miles per year across 4 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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