2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · VA57 BKJ
2007 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 80,838 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA57 BKJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 80,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA57 BKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Zafira (VA57 BKJ) between December 2010 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
VA57 BKJ Mileage History
- 11/12/201015,738 mi
- 03/12/201120,727 mi+4,989 mi
- 17/11/201225,408 mi+4,681 mi
- 17/11/201225,408 mi
- 22/11/201331,039 mi+5,631 mi
- 22/11/201331,039 mi
- 08/11/201436,815 mi+5,776 mi
- 31/10/201544,835 mi+8,020 mi
- 11/11/201653,033 mi+8,198 mi
- 28/04/201755,801 mi+2,768 mi
- 16/04/201860,016 mi+4,215 mi
- 09/04/201963,765 mi+3,749 mi
- 09/04/201963,769 mi+4 mi
- 14/04/202066,742 mi+2,973 mi
- 30/03/202168,836 mi+2,094 mi
- 04/04/202271,705 mi+2,869 mi
- 13/04/202374,393 mi+2,688 mi
- 13/04/202374,397 mi+4 mi
- 10/04/202476,184 mi+1,787 mi
- 16/04/202476,188 mi+4 mi
- 22/04/202578,150 mi+1,962 mi
- 27/04/202680,825 mi+2,675 mi
- 30/04/202680,838 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,232 miles per year across 23 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
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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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