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AO09 NXU

2009 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,595 mi
Last recorded87,595 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Zafira71,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 NXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 87,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,569 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 65,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,195 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 55,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,527 miles

both rear tyres tread perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,628 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,799 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,911 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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AO09 NXU is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO09 NXU, 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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What year was AO09 NXU registered?

AO09 NXU is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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