2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · WL09 CWX
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 97,404 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL09 CWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2024
- 97,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL09 CWX 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 2009 Vauxhall Zafira (WL09 CWX) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WL09 CWX Mileage History
- 24/05/202294,104 mi
- 26/05/202294,105 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/202396,760 mi+2,655 mi
- 17/05/202396,760 mi
- 14/05/202497,404 mi+644 mi
Average of roughly 1,672 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: Poor
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