2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · SM08 BVE
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 113,652 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 BVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 113,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 BVE 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 (SM08 BVE) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
SM08 BVE Mileage History
- 05/07/2023101,815 mi
- 05/07/2023101,815 mi
- 22/07/2024104,591 mi+2,776 mi
- 30/07/2025113,642 mi+9,051 mi
- 11/08/2025113,652 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,629 miles per year across 5 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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