2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · CE08 MDY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 28 May 2025 at 143,647 miles. While the most recent test indicates no defects, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repair. The repeated failures in February 2024 and May 2024 suggest that mechanical issues were only addressed immediately before testing deadlines rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. However, the ability to pass the 2025 test without any advisories indicates a stable but inconsistent standard of operation. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 143,647 miles represents an annual average of approximately 8,000 miles, which aligns with typical UK usage for a family MPV. The data shows a significant period of low activity between May 2024 and May 2025, where the vehicle covered only 2,290 miles in twelve months. This low mileage can sometimes lead to issues such as brake corrosion, seized seals, or perished fluids. The age of the vehicle remains the primary factor, as degradation of rubber components and suspension bushings is likely inevitable regardless of the distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and suspension components. Given the history of failures leading up to the clean passes, check for corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and subframe where these Zafiras are prone to rust. Inspect the brakes for signs of binding calipers or pitted discs, as the low-mileage interval between tests often masks surface oxidation. Verify the state of the shock absorbers and control arm bushes to ensure the recent failures were not indicative of deeper mechanical wear that will soon reappear after the next MOT cycle.