VAUXHALL ZAFIRA2017 · 2.0L DIESEL

The Zafira presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT on 10 April 2026 at 93,489 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. That clean bill of health came just two months ago, which is highly reassuring for a prospective buyer. The maintenance trend over the past two years is clearly improving. In April 2024, the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and a non-functioning nearside stop lamp, yet by April 2025 the vehicle passed with no defects at all, indicating the previous owner addressed those issues promptly. The only blemish on the current certificate is a failed test on the same day as the pass, caused by a deep cut exposing the ply or cords on the offside rear tyre, a defect that was evidently rectified immediately to achieve the subsequent pass. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 10,388 miles per year across nine years, which is typical for a family MPV of this type and suggests consistent, regular use rather than prolonged standing or exceptionally hard driving. The recorded intervals show steady progression from 73,617 miles in April 2024 to 84,204 miles in April 2025, then to 93,489 miles by April 2026, with no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes that would raise concerns about rolling back or neglect. The record is sparse in the sense that only four tests exist for the vehicle's entire life, but the recent entries are clean and sequential, which is what matters most. A buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection despite the current clean MOT. The recurring tyre wear advisories from April 2024, where both front tyres were worn on the edge, point to possible misalignment or worn suspension bushes and tracking issues that may have returned. Have the front suspension arms, ball joints, and anti-roll bar linkages checked for play, and verify that the tyre wear is now even across both front tyres. The offside rear tyre cut from the April 2026 failure also warrants a close look at the inner sidewalls and the condition of the rear brake caliper on that side, since a binding caliper can generate localised heat and accelerate tyre degradation. Inspect the nearside rear brake disc and pads for uneven wear as well. Beyond the tyre-related history, a vehicle of this age and mileage should be examined underneath for corrosion to the subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake line brackets, particularly if it has spent time in salted road areas. Check the operation of all exterior lamps, as the April 2024 failure for a non-working nearside stop lamp suggests an intermittent electrical issue that could resurface. Finally, confirm that the exhaust emissions remain stable under load by requesting a recent emissions printout or observing cold-start behaviour, since the 2025 and 2026 passes were clean but earlier records lack detail on combustion health.