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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

C8 LBVMOT history

C8 LBV is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

C8 LBV blue Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2024
Mileage
138,685 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LBV was last recorded at 138,685 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,665 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
7,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,685 miles
  • 2022 – 132,434 miles
  • 2021 – 127,299 miles
  • 2020 – 122,750 miles
  • 2019 – 116,021 miles
  • 2018 – 109,418 miles
  • 2017 – 103,588 miles
  • 2016 – 96,399 miles
  • 2015 – 87,361 miles
  • 2014 – 79,196 miles
  • 2013 – 70,182 miles
  • 2012 – 61,047 miles
  • 2011 – 53,198 miles
  • 2010 – 43,796 miles
  • 2009 – 37,259 miles
  • 2008 – 31,771 miles
  • 2007 – 25,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,685 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine has a very bad oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,685 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,685 miles
    Test number
    644720856172
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a very bad oil leak

  2. Fail138,665 miles (+18)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,665 miles
    Test number
    852047216287
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a very bad oil leak

  3. Fail138,647 miles (+6,213)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,647 miles
    Test number
    161487080579
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,434 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,434 miles
    Test number
    104084769494
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,433 miles (+5,134)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,433 miles
    Test number
    347667247567
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,299 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,299 miles
    Test number
    926058771401
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail127,292 miles (+4,542)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,292 miles
    Test number
    298191527598
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,750 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,750 miles
    Test number
    997792366091
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  9. Fail122,742 miles (+6,721)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,742 miles
    Test number
    964579560670
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  10. Pass116,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    116,021 miles
    Test number
    409150973576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail116,021 miles (+6,603)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,021 miles
    Test number
    138455312811
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass109,418 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,418 miles
    Test number
    422478897793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,588 miles (+7,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,588 miles
    Test number
    857716716309
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak

  14. Pass96,399 miles (+221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,399 miles
    Test number
    774925164409
    • AdvisoryNearide front flexy brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc inner and outer faces in poor condition

  15. Fail96,178 miles (+8,817)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    660885154393
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear axle flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to nearside rear axle flexy hose corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearide front flexy brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre under-inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to excessively worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc inner and outer faces in poor condition

  16. Pass87,361 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    157217095160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail87,361 miles (+8,165)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    427967795123
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass79,196 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,196 miles
    Test number
    269952394456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,150 miles (+8,968)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,150 miles
    Test number
    216020994126
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass70,182 miles (+9,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    108865083140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass61,047 miles (+7,849)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,047 miles
    Test number
    457972372149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  22. Pass53,198 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,198 miles
    Test number
    609036281102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,796 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    440686180113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,259 miles (+5,488)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,259 miles
    Test number
    222487379112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,771 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,771 miles
    Test number
    582243488165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,437 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,437 miles
    Test number
    471824297127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,610 miles
    Test number
    451980827149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LBV

Does C8 LBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 LBV expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 LBV?
The MOT on C8 LBV expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 LBV done?
C8 LBV was recorded at 138,685 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 7,059 miles a year.
Has C8 LBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LBV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 LBV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 LBV find?
C8 LBV passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to calipers corroded; engine has a very bad oil leak.

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