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4 SWJ

2009 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Zafira71,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 SWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,485 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,776 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 78,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,120 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 66,248 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 61,132 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 55,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,545 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 49,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2014 43,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 25,038 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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4 SWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 71,823 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 SWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4 SWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 May 2009.

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