2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DL07 RKA

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness status following its most recent test on December 5, 2025, at 178,357 miles. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the recent failure without recorded defects suggests a significant mechanical or emissions-related issue emerged suddenly or was not previously present. The maintenance trend is currently worsening, as the vehicle moved from a clean pass in 2024 to an unexplained failure at the end of its current service cycle. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,387 miles per year. The data shows steady usage with roughly 24,000 miles covered between December 2022 and December 2024, and another 23,463 miles between December 2023 and December 2025. This regular interval indicates the car has not sat idle for long periods, which typically means consistent wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and rubber seals despite the relatively low annual mileage figure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to identify the cause of the December 2025 failure, as no specific defects were listed in the record. Given the age and mileage of this Zafira, focus should be placed on structural integrity around the sills and rear suspension mounting points where corrosion is common in this model. Also check for binding calipers, worn discs, and signs of perished coil springs, as these components often trigger sudden failures in high-mileage vehicles after years of clean results.