2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · RV61 KVL
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 124,575 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RV61 KVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 124,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV61 KVL 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 (RV61 KVL) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
RV61 KVL Mileage History
- 20/07/2022113,998 mi
- 02/08/2023111,612 mi-2,386 mi
- 01/08/2024118,360 mi+6,748 mi
- 01/08/2024118,360 mi
- 25/07/2025124,575 mi+6,215 mi
Average of roughly 3,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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