2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · DP16 PVD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection indicates a deteriorating trend in preventative maintenance. While it passed the MOT on 20 March 2026 at 35,493 miles, it failed the test just 12 miles prior due to multiple safety-related defects. The transition from a clean record in April 2025 to a heavy failure in early 2026 suggests that the owner is only addressing faults when forced by a test failure rather than performing routine interim servicing. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between April 2025 at 26,445 miles and March 2026 at 35,493 miles, where the car covered nearly 9,000 miles. This low usage often leads to the premature degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the March 2026 failure regarding perishing and cracking tyres. The tyres have likely suffered from age-related dry rot rather than tread wear. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the braking system and exhaust assembly, as the record shows thin front and rear brake pads alongside a recurring minor leak in the exhaust flexi. The tester flagged the rear pads as a strong advisory even on the pass, indicating that the issue may not have been fully rectified. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for seized brake calipers and perished suspension bushes, as these components often fail on vehicles that sit stationary for long periods. The active Vauxhall recall must also be verified at a dealership to ensure structural or mechanical safety risks are addressed.