2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · SD11 SWU
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2011. Recorded mileage 189,124 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD11 SWU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 189,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD11 SWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (SD11 SWU) between May 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge to second core (4.1.E.1)”.
SD11 SWU Mileage History
- 01/05/201452,907 mi
- 01/05/201452,915 mi+8 mi
- 16/06/201455,132 mi+2,217 mi
- 17/06/201455,136 mi+4 mi
- 15/06/201562,180 mi+7,044 mi
- 27/07/201674,667 mi+12,487 mi
- 02/08/201674,771 mi+104 mi
- 01/08/201785,297 mi+10,526 mi
- 01/08/201785,302 mi+5 mi
- 08/08/201895,365 mi+10,063 mi
- 01/12/201898,551 mi+3,186 mi
- 09/12/2019100,798 mi+2,247 mi
- 08/12/2020110,694 mi+9,896 mi
- 08/12/2020110,694 mi
- 29/11/2021127,869 mi+17,175 mi
- 23/11/2022145,971 mi+18,102 mi
- 23/11/2022145,971 mi
- 01/12/2023161,412 mi+15,441 mi
- 01/12/2023161,412 mi
- 09/12/2024173,138 mi+11,726 mi
- 09/12/2024173,138 mi
- 27/11/2025189,124 mi+15,986 mi
Average of roughly 11,768 miles per year across 22 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: 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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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.
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Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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