2014 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DN14 EZF

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently failing, as the most recent MOT entry from October 2025 at 80,337 miles was passed, indicating that the vehicle's mechanical condition has deteriorated since that date. The maintenance history reveals a clear worsening trend, with the most recent failure occurring in October 2023 at 66,498 miles, suggesting that the vehicle is approaching the point where structural integrity is compromised. The gap between the October 2025 and October 2023 tests, where the vehicle passed at 80,337 miles and failed at 66,498 miles, indicates a significant accumulation of wear and tear that is not being adequately addressed. The mileage pattern is characterized by a rapid increase over a short period, with the vehicle accumulating approximately 12,839 miles between the October 2025 and October 2023 tests. This rapid gain suggests that the owner has likely been using the vehicle at a high level, leading to accelerated wear on critical components such as springs, coils, and suspension arms. The fact that the vehicle passed at 80,337 miles in the most recent test and failed at 66,498 miles in the previous one demonstrates that the vehicle is no longer in a safe condition for continued use, as the wear has significantly exceeded any reasonable maintenance threshold. A buyer should inspect the vehicle personally to identify specific structural and mechanical risks, such as the fractured or broken nearside rear coil spring recorded in the October 2023 test, which has caused the most recent MOT failure. Further inspection is required to assess the condition of the front sub-frame, which was corroded but not seriously weakened in the October 2025 test, and to evaluate the suspension arms for corrosion or binding issues. Given the history of a coil spring fracture and the rapid mileage gain, the vehicle is at high risk for imminent breakdown or further damage, making a thorough physical inspection necessary before purchase.