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AO09 ZVU

2009 Vauxhall Zafira

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,619 mi
Last recorded81,619 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Zafira71,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S+N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 81,618 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Bracket damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S+N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S+N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S+N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 77,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 68,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,379 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 37,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 30,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 30,001 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear shockasorber dust cover loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear shockasorber cover loose

Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm corroding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorber casings snapped

Fail 21 Sep 2018 29,484 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm corroding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorber casings snapped

Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,919 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 27,919 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,714 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 21,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

AO09 ZVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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