2014 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · WJC 10W

The 2014 Vauxhall Zafira presents a generally sound mechanical baseline, though its maintenance trend shows a recent decline. Passing the most recent MOT on 21 January 2026 at 83,491 miles, the vehicle carried an advisory for front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edges. This follows a failure just two days prior on 19 January 2026 at 83,468 miles, where the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, alongside offside rear brake pads measuring less than 1.5 mm thick. The rapid re-test suggests the owner addressed the immediate failure, yet the lingering front tyre advisory indicates uneven wear persists. A pattern of neglecting basic consumable upkeep emerges at the end of this recorded history. Covering roughly 6,958 miles per year, the mileage is entirely typical for a 12-year-old vehicle. The annual tests reveal consistent, gradual accumulation: 64,060 miles in January 2023, 72,780 miles in January 2024, 78,062 miles in January 2025, and 83,491 miles in January 2026. This steady progression points to regular use without significant gaps or sudden spikes in distance, implying the vehicle has not stood idle for extended periods. The consistent annual increments reflect typical family motoring rather than high-mileage commercial abuse or prolonged dormancy. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and steering components closely. The recurring front tyre wear, specifically noted as worn on the edges in the January 2026 tests, strongly suggests worn suspension bushes, misplaced tracking, or degraded dampers. Uneven tyre wear of this nature often points to a lack of regular wheel alignment checks. The offside rear brake pads failing at under 1.5 mm in January 2026 also warrants scrutiny of the entire braking system. A thorough inspection of the rear calipers for binding and the condition of the rear brake discs is essential, as uneven pad wear frequently indicates a sticking caliper or seized sliding mechanism. Checking the structural integrity of the underside for corrosion remains prudent given the vehicle's age, despite the clean MOT record in that regard.