2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DL13 DRX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test on 11 June 2025 at 137,969 miles shows a pass following a failure just one mile prior. This failure was significant, involving an inoperative engine management system light and multiple tyre defects, including exposed ply and cords. While the vehicle passed the retest, the recurring nature of lighting and tyre-related issues suggests the owner only addresses defects when forced to by a testing failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 115,212 miles and June 2024 at 124,995 miles, the car covered roughly 9,800 miles, followed by a higher interval of 12,974 miles in the following year. This steady usage pattern indicates the vehicle is used regularly for daily commuting, which places predictable wear on rubber-based suspension components and braking systems. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the wheels and suspension, as the tester flagged distorted front road wheels in both 2024 and 2025. Distortion often results from impact with curbs, which can affect wheel alignment and steering bearings. Furthermore, the 2023 record noted worn rear suspension arm bushes; while these were not failures at the time, such components often require replacement at this mileage to prevent unpredictable handling. The June 2025 failure regarding the inoperative engine management light also warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine control unit.