2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · CU57 CSY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The most recent test on 24 April 2023 at 133,494 miles passed with no recorded defects, yet this followed a failure just seven days prior at 133,489 miles. This sequence suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying faults immediately once identified by the tester, rather than allowing the vehicle to operate with known non-compliance over extended periods. At 19 years old, the 133,494 miles represent an average of approximately 7,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a family MP. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between March 2021 and March 2022, and another 6,000 miles covered between March 2022 and April 2023. However, the last recorded MOT was conducted over three years ago in April 2023, meaning the vehicle is now significantly overdue for its annual inspection, creating a substantial risk regarding the current state of rubber components and safety-critical systems. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes, as 2007-era Vauxhall models are historically prone to corrosive rust in the sills and mounting points. Given the long gap in official testing, the buyer should specifically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of perished rubber or fatigue. Because the record lacks recent data on advisories, a thorough check of the brake discs for thinning and calipers for binding is essential to ensure no significant mechanical degradation has occurred since the last recorded pass.