2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · SB57 MVF
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 120,360 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB57 MVF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
- 120,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB57 MVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (SB57 MVF) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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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: 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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