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AO09 SFU

2009 Vauxhall Zafira

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,264 mi
Last recorded116,264 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Zafira71,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 SFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 116,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 116,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 104,328 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 104,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 88,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,774 miles

Handbrake lever has excessive travel

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 76,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,297 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,203 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,711 miles

Condensation in nearside rear lamp unit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,995 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 SFU is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

AO09 SFU is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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