2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · SA09 HLR
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 168,953 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,953 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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SA09 HLR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2025
- 168,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA09 HLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Zafira (SA09 HLR) between February 2012 and June 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SA09 HLR Mileage History
- 20/02/201223,143 mi
- 14/02/201332,651 mi+9,508 mi
- 17/02/201446,322 mi+13,671 mi
- 17/02/201557,824 mi+11,502 mi
- 17/02/201557,824 mi
- 05/02/201671,880 mi+14,056 mi
- 10/02/201788,259 mi+16,379 mi
- 22/01/2018100,883 mi+12,624 mi
- 25/01/2018100,883 mi
- 06/02/2019103,052 mi+2,169 mi
- 07/02/2019103,053 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2020109,092 mi+6,039 mi
- 19/05/2021121,349 mi+12,257 mi
- 21/05/2021121,350 mi+1 mi
- 19/05/2022132,216 mi+10,866 mi
- 03/05/2023153,521 mi+21,305 mi
- 04/05/2023153,521 mi
- 08/05/2024154,054 mi+533 mi
- 02/06/2025168,953 mi+14,899 mi
Average of roughly 10,978 miles per year across 19 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: Poor
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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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