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Vauxhall Zafira

Brown · Diesel · 2013 · 1,956 cc

L55 SFXMOT history

L55 SFX is a brown diesel Vauxhall Zafira first used on 7 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 197,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L55 SFX brown Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
197,811 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SFX was last recorded at 197,811 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,245 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
12,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,811 miles
  • 2025 – 196,245 miles
  • 2024 – 190,425 miles
  • 2023 – 177,224 miles
  • 2022 – 163,356 miles
  • 2021 – 150,966 miles
  • 2020 – 138,959 miles
  • 2019 – 127,446 miles
  • 2018 – 113,978 miles
  • 2017 – 99,052 miles
  • 2016 – 68,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,811 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear seat belt catch casing is missing

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s/r and n/s/r handbrake cables split near brackets

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight oil leak from oil pressure switch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,811 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    197,811 miles
    Test number
    120149083099
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt catch casing is missing

  2. Fail197,811 miles (+1,566)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,811 miles
    Test number
    895730901334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt catch casing is missing

  3. Pass196,245 miles (+5,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,245 miles
    Test number
    394383991607
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass190,425 miles (+13,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,425 miles
    Test number
    754545766557
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt catch outer casing is missing

  5. Pass177,224 miles (+13,868)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    177,224 miles
    Test number
    484416389247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,356 miles (+12,390)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,356 miles
    Test number
    994881799321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,966 miles (+12,007)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,966 miles
    Test number
    157494059886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,959 miles (+11,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,959 miles
    Test number
    373316888764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,446 miles (+13,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,446 miles
    Test number
    942878723509
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking inner wall

  10. Pass113,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    601180882628
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Fail113,978 miles (+14,926)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    536404675596
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Pass99,052 miles (+351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    146139337577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r handbrake cables split near brackets
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from oil pressure switch

  13. Fail98,701 miles (+9,896)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,701 miles
    Test number
    534352520221
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r handbrake cables split near brackets
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from oil pressure switch

  14. Pass88,805 miles (+19,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    133428278150
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn very close to limit

  15. Pass68,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,964 miles
    Test number
    193773790796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 SFX

Does L55 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SFX is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 SFX?
The MOT on L55 SFX is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 SFX done?
L55 SFX was recorded at 197,811 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 12,005 miles a year.
Has L55 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SFX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 SFX 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 L55 SFX find?
L55 SFX passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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