
Vauxhall Zafira
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc
L18 MKTMOT history
L18 MKT is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,303 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 143,303 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,234 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 MKT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Zafira
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 MKT was last recorded at 143,303 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,303 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,234 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,303 miles
- 2024 – 137,327 miles
- 2023 – 130,873 miles
- 2022 – 129,292 miles
- 2021 – 123,285 miles
- 2020 – 115,660 miles
- 2019 – 113,447 miles
- 2018 – 107,254 miles
- 2017 – 101,070 miles
- 2016 – 92,445 miles
- 2015 – 69,068 miles
- 2014 – 59,257 miles
- 2013 – 48,141 miles
- 2012 – 32,633 miles
- 2011 – 29,543 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,303 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 143,303 miles
- Test number
- 659225777167
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail143,303 miles (+5,976)5 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,303 miles
- Test number
- 436027813824
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,327 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 137,327 miles
- Test number
- 558129764652
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail137,327 miles (+6,454)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,327 miles
- Test number
- 227382053695
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass130,873 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 130,873 miles
- Test number
- 381547104461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,873 miles (+1,581)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,873 miles
- Test number
- 209711642077
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting area to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting area to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,292 miles (+6,007)3 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,292 miles
- Test number
- 929968582905
- DangerousFront Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stork incomplete
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,285 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 123,285 miles
- Test number
- 367270048393
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare wheel/carrier missing
Fail123,285 miles (+7,625)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,285 miles
- Test number
- 744875365377
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare wheel/carrier missing
Pass115,660 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 115,660 miles
- Test number
- 694768550109
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear small seat not checked due to wheel/tyre placed in the area
Fail115,660 miles (+2,213)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,660 miles
- Test number
- 694037381627
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear small seat not checked due to wheel/tyre placed in the area
Pass113,447 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,447 miles
- Test number
- 777990542466
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dripping on exhaust shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,447 miles (+6,193)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,447 miles
- Test number
- 662311462999
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dripping on exhaust shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,254 miles (+6,184)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 107,254 miles
- Test number
- 107546010729
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp not working.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive getting close to exhaust cat. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,070 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 101,070 miles
- Test number
- 244487362978
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer edges wearing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner and outer edges wearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner and outer edges wearing
- AdvisoryFront blades smearing slightly
Fail101,070 miles (+8,625)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,070 miles
- Test number
- 995312049572
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both rears (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer edges wearing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner and outer edges wearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner and outer edges wearing
- AdvisoryFront blades smearing slightly
Pass92,445 miles (+7,272)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 92,445 miles
- Test number
- 837225369591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,173 miles (+16,105)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 85,173 miles
- Test number
- 741469078437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,068 miles (+9,811)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,068 miles
- Test number
- 599564735179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,257 miles (+11,116)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 59,257 miles
- Test number
- 187389734185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 48,141 miles
- Test number
- 149888323488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,141 miles (+15,508)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,141 miles
- Test number
- 815018723090
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Pass32,633 miles (+3,090)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 32,633 miles
- Test number
- 279467032082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 29,543 miles
- Test number
- 249507931110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 MKT
- Does L18 MKT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 MKT expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 MKT?
- The MOT on L18 MKT expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 MKT done?
- L18 MKT was recorded at 143,303 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 8,234 miles a year.
- Has L18 MKT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 MKT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 MKT 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 L18 MKT find?
- L18 MKT passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 10 more.
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