2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · YT05 EEY
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 150,215 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT05 EEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2025
- 150,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT05 EEY 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 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (YT05 EEY) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted Flexible brake hose (1.1.21 (c))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
YT05 EEY Mileage History
- 25/03/2023140,514 mi
- 25/03/2023140,516 mi+2 mi
- 30/03/2024145,614 mi+5,098 mi
- 09/04/2024145,674 mi+60 mi
- 10/03/2025150,215 mi+4,541 mi
Average of roughly 4,950 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
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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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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