2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · YY58 JXJ
2009 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 148,171 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY58 JXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2024
- 148,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY58 JXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Zafira (YY58 JXJ) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YY58 JXJ Mileage History
- 25/07/2022122,806 mi
- 25/07/2022122,806 mi
- 08/08/2023138,708 mi+15,902 mi
- 27/07/2024148,171 mi+9,463 mi
Average of roughly 12,638 miles per year across 4 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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- 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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