2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · VE10 PWF
2010 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 144,226 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE10 PWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 144,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE10 PWF 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 2010 Vauxhall Zafira (VE10 PWF) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VE10 PWF Mileage History
- 24/08/2022125,777 mi
- 08/08/2023132,134 mi+6,357 mi
- 20/08/2024137,124 mi+4,990 mi
- 07/08/2025144,226 mi+7,102 mi
- 14/08/2025144,226 mi
Average of roughly 6,206 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
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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