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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 RVCMOT history

LX55 RVC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

LX55 RVC silver Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
160,459 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 RVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 RVC was last recorded at 160,459 miles on 22 May 2025, 3,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,619 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,840 miles
Average per year
9,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,459 miles
  • 2024 – 156,619 miles
  • 2023 – 155,737 miles
  • 2022 – 154,873 miles
  • 2021 – 153,647 miles
  • 2019 – 148,951 miles
  • 2018 – 141,484 miles
  • 2017 – 127,516 miles
  • 2016 – 114,103 miles
  • 2015 – 99,381 miles
  • 2014 – 87,759 miles
  • 2013 – 79,761 miles
  • 2012 – 71,061 miles
  • 2011 – 62,636 miles
  • 2010 – 46,804 miles
  • 2009 – 29,753 miles
  • 2008 – 9,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,459 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed when warmed up vehicle started fuelling excessive so cancelled the test (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,459 miles (+3,840)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,459 miles
    Test number
    129426354653
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed when warmed up vehicle started fuelling excessive so cancelled the test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass156,619 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,619 miles
    Test number
    281355061582
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail156,618 miles (+881)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,618 miles
    Test number
    881900953643
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass155,737 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,737 miles
    Test number
    688524750049
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,737 miles (+864)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,737 miles
    Test number
    944606162228
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,873 miles
    Test number
    836898733366
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail154,873 miles (+1,226)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,873 miles
    Test number
    631598696603
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,647 miles (+4,696)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,647 miles
    Test number
    721509717540
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,951 miles (+7,467)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,951 miles
    Test number
    624545194006
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass141,484 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,484 miles
    Test number
    943657527282
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail141,481 miles (+13,965)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,481 miles
    Test number
    769395339442
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass127,516 miles (+13,413)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,516 miles
    Test number
    688603281565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,103 miles (+14,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,103 miles
    Test number
    766106267287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre structure cracking in treads

  14. Fail99,381 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,381 miles
    Test number
    219963985400
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass99,381 miles (+11,622)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,381 miles
    Test number
    659073485146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,759 miles (+7,998)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    628854684182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass79,761 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    359220093144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,061 miles (+8,425)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    238851292190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,636 miles (+15,832)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,636 miles
    Test number
    607562991144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs are lipped
    • NoteKnocking noise from timimg belt area

  20. Pass46,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    514965140214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,804 miles (+17,051)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    333353040240
    • FailureOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass29,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,753 miles
    Test number
    501554949253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,753 miles (+20,501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,753 miles
    Test number
    534441149285
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass9,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,252 miles
    Test number
    473199238226
    • Note3rd row seats & seatbelts not checked

Questions about LX55 RVC

Does LX55 RVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 RVC expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 RVC?
The MOT on LX55 RVC expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 RVC done?
LX55 RVC was recorded at 160,459 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 9,035 miles a year.
Has LX55 RVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 RVC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 RVC 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 LX55 RVC find?
LX55 RVC failed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed when warmed up vehicle started fuelling excessive so cancelled the test; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; horn not working, and 12 more.

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