2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · SB08 AET

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status based on its most recent MOT pass on 5 November 2025 at 113,815 miles. The record shows a consistent pattern of passes over the last four years, suggesting a vehicle that has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements. A failure on 3 November 2025 was rectified within two days, though the lack of recorded defects for that failure is unusual and suggests a minor administrative or trivial technicality rather than a major mechanical breakdown. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the car, averaging roughly 6,323 miles per year. Between 22 October 2022 and 26 October 2024, the odometer rose from 97,049 to 108,006 miles, showing a steady usage pattern of approximately 5,500 miles annually. The increase to 113,815 miles by November 2025 indicates the vehicle remains in regular use, which generally prevents the perishing of rubber seals and the seizing of brake calipers often found in low-mileage examples of this vintage. The absence of advisories across multiple years is atypical for an 18 year old Vauxhall Zafira. While the clean record implies diligent upkeep, a buyer should still physically inspect the chassis and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as MOT testers vary in their rigor regarding structural rust. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the coil springs and suspension bushes, which are common failure points for this model that may not have been flagged in these specific tests. Check the service history for evidence of timing belt and water pump replacements. The MOT record confirms the car is legally roadworthy, but it does not verify the internal health of the engine or the condition of the gearbox. Given the age and mileage, verifying that oil changes have occurred regularly is more critical than the clean MOT history suggests.