2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · CY10 HBX

The Vauxhall Zafira presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 25 October 2023 at 120,365 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of same-day fail-and-pass cycles that warrants scrutiny rather than reassurance. The recorded mileage of 120,365 against a 2010 build date equates to roughly 7,523 miles per year, a typical usage rate for a 16-year-old family vehicle. Between the 14 October 2021 pass at 110,085 miles and the 12 October 2022 failure at 114,756 miles, the car covered only 4,671 miles. The 2023 entries show 120,346 miles on the failed test of 24 October and 120,365 on the pass one day later. Such marginal mileages across the two most recent years suggest the car saw light running, with the rapid re-test after failure indicating the owner addressed a paperwork or minor compliance issue rather than a mechanical overhaul. The DVSA record lists no advisories across any test, which is unusual for a Zafira of this age and mileage. The two failures on 24 October 2023 and 12 October 2022 carry no recorded defects, pointing to administrative or documentation causes rather than flagged wear. A buyer should not treat the clean sheet as proof of condition. In person, the buyer should inspect structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as Vauxhall Zafiras of this era are prone to underbody rust. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation not captured by the tester. Verify the exhaust emissions and confirm the reason for the two zero-defect failures with the selling garage before purchase.