2016 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA1.4L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend toward improving mechanical presentation. The most recent test on 21 November 2024 at 42,252 miles passed with no defects recorded, marking a significant shift from previous years where consumable issues were prevalent. This suggests that the current owner has addressed outstanding maintenance requirements and maintains the vehicle to a clean standard regarding basic safety and emissions standards. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,225 miles per year. There is a visible gap in records between July 2019 and January 2021, during which the car covered only 9,114 miles. Since early 2022, the usage has become more consistent, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between the 2022 and 2024 tests. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but can occasionally lead to rubber component hardening or brake corrosion due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension components given the recurring history of tyre-related failures. Between 2019 and early 2022, the tester repeatedly flagged tyres worn on the edges or below legal limits, notably failing in January 2022 at 34,201 miles. Such uneven wear often indicates tracking alignment issues, worn suspension bushes, or faulty control arm ball. While the most recent passes show no current defects, a physical check of the tyre geometry and bushing condition is necessary to ensure these underlying mechanical issues have been permanently rectified.