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KB07 BXL

2007 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,868 mi
Last recorded106,868 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Zafira74,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 BXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 106,868 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 106,868 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,086 miles

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

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

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

rearmost seats folded down out of use

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,102 miles

Exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 157,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail both front drop links hit the shock on full lock (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Inner edge below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 94,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Inner edge below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,348 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 87,326 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2019 73,785 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 66,679 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 58,798 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall has cuts cords not exposed

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall has cuts cords not exposed

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 May 2017 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall has cuts cords not exposed

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall has cuts cords not exposed

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine malfunction warning indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Mar 2016 49,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has relative movement at its fixings

engine abnormal noise

engine malfunction warning indicator lamp illuminated

front both sides tyres outer side wall has cuts cord not exposed

front bumper insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2016 49,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has relative movement at its fixings

engine abnormal noise

engine malfunction warning indicator lamp illuminated

front both sides tyres outer side wall has cuts cord not exposed

front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,324 miles

NSF tyre has a minor surface cut

Fail 15 Jun 2015 44,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

NSF tyre has a minor surface cut

OSR Tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,137 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,136 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,754 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 31,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE UNDERGUARD HANGING LOOSE

OFFDIDE TYRE HAS SIDE WALL CUT

engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,141 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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KB07 BXL is a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,821 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KB07 BXL, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KB07 BXL is a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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