2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · SC08 ETL
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 156,543 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC08 ETL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2024
- 156,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 ETL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (SC08 ETL) between June 2011 and November 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SC08 ETL Mileage History
- 08/06/201142,613 mi
- 11/06/201248,891 mi+6,278 mi
- 10/07/201354,954 mi+6,063 mi
- 02/07/201463,591 mi+8,637 mi
- 02/07/201573,497 mi+9,906 mi
- 02/07/201573,498 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/201691,441 mi+17,943 mi
- 04/07/201691,442 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/2017109,634 mi+18,192 mi
- 29/08/2018126,699 mi+17,065 mi
- 29/08/2018126,701 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/2019138,950 mi+12,249 mi
- 11/09/2019138,953 mi+3 mi
- 11/05/2021148,084 mi+9,131 mi
- 12/05/2021148,086 mi+2 mi
- 06/07/2022154,519 mi+6,433 mi
- 08/07/2022154,521 mi+2 mi
- 25/07/2023156,028 mi+1,507 mi
- 27/07/2023156,030 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/2024156,542 mi+512 mi
- 06/11/2024156,543 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,492 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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