2014 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · CX64 VHT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than preventative ownership style. While the most recent test on 27 October 2025 at 87,168 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed that same day due to a failed washer pump and registration plate lamp. The persistence of a minor exhaust flexi-pipe leak and non-excessive oil leak suggests the owner only addresses faults when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than performing routine mechanical inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 72,866 miles and the October 2024 test at 79,994 miles, the car covered 7,128 miles. This steady usage suggests the vehicle avoids excessive stress on the drivetrain components, though the low annual mileage for a twelve-year-old Vauxhall can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion regardless of the miles on the odometer. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and exhaust assembly. The October 2024 failure revealed pitted and scored brake discs alongside a dangerously thin offside rear pad, indicating that brake service intervals were neglected until failure occurred. The buyer should check for uneven wear on the calipers and verify that the replaced components were fitted quality. Additionally, the recurring minor exhaust leak noted in late 2025 should be monitored to ensure the flexi pipe does not degrade into a structural failure that would cause an emissions failure in the future.