2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · SD10 FUW
2010 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2010. Recorded mileage 157,637 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD10 FUW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2023
- 157,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD10 FUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Zafira (SD10 FUW) between November 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average ”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SD10 FUW Mileage History
- 02/11/2022143,893 mi
- 03/11/2022143,893 mi
- 07/11/2023157,637 mi+13,744 mi
Average of roughly 13,572 miles per year across 3 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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