2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · SG08 YYU
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 166,093 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG08 YYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 166,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG08 YYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (SG08 YYU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SG08 YYU Mileage History
- 08/09/2023133,555 mi
- 29/08/2024148,548 mi+14,993 mi
- 06/09/2024148,856 mi+308 mi
- 04/09/2025165,635 mi+16,779 mi
- 11/09/2025166,093 mi+458 mi
Average of roughly 16,194 miles per year across 5 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: Below 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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