2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · SM08 FYX
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2008. Recorded mileage 112,412 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 FYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 112,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 FYX 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 FYX) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is ”; “Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))”.
SM08 FYX Mileage History
- 12/10/2022105,636 mi
- 26/10/2023107,127 mi+1,491 mi
- 27/11/2023107,185 mi+58 mi
- 11/11/2024111,188 mi+4,003 mi
- 01/12/2025112,412 mi+1,224 mi
Average of roughly 2,159 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: Good
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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- 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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