2001 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA1.6L Petrol

The Vauxhall Zafira shows a passed roadworthiness status at its most recent test on 15 May 2023 at 91,300 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVSA entries from 2021 through 2023 contain no advisories or defects, though the May 2022 and May 2023 tests each logged a failed result on the same date as a pass at identical mileages with no defects recorded, indicating administrative re-tests rather than mechanical faults. The odometer climbed from 88,587 miles at the 10 May 2021 test to 90,018 miles by 17 May 2022, then to 91,300 miles by 15 May 2023. That totals roughly 2,713 miles over two years, or about 1,356 miles annually, well below the 3,652 per-year average implied by the 25-year lifespan. Such low accumulation suggests extended periods of standing or very light local use, with no rapid mileage spikes or gaps beyond the annual test cadence. Given the clean defect record, the buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points typical of a 2001 Zafira, particularly sills, subframes, and suspension mounting areas where moisture ingress builds over idle periods. Standing vehicles commonly develop perished rubber suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and seized brake calipers despite a clear MOT sheet. A pre-purchase check should confirm the brake discs and pads are free from binding after storage, and that the exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. The absence of advisories across three years does not exempt a quarter-century old vehicle from age-related degradation invisible to a static test.