2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · GU58 AEK

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 4 February 2025 at 143,041 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health suggests the car is in a fair state of repair for its age, though the record shows a fail and pass on the same day, which typically indicates a minor rectification was handled immediately by the garage. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's 18-year age. It covered 15,981 miles between the August 2022 test at 121,056 miles and the February 2025 test at 143,041 miles. This averages to roughly 5,300 miles per year over that specific period, showing a slight decrease in usage compared to the lifetime average of 7,947 miles per year. There are no erratic mileage jumps or suspicious gaps that would suggest clocking or prolonged periods of standing. The MOT history is unusually clean for a 2008 Zafira, with no recorded advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions over the last three years. While the lack of flagged defects is positive, it is rare for a vehicle of this vintage and mileage to show zero wear on consumables. A buyer should specifically inspect the chassis and sills for corrosion, as structural rust often develops in these models without always triggering an immediate MOT failure unless it is severe. Physical inspection should focus on the condition of the coil springs and the operation of the braking system. Given the absence of recorded faults since August 2022, it is worth verifying if major service items like the timing belt or water pump have been replaced recently. The record indicates a level of basic upkeep, but the lack of detailed advisory notes means the current state of wear-and-tear components remains an unknown variable.