2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · DS12 AAX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 15 December 2023 at 126,717 miles with no recorded defects. The history indicates a consistent pattern of immediate rectification following test failures, as seen with the failures in late 2022 and 2023. This suggests the previous owners were proactive in addressing non-compliance issues, such as bulbs, wipers, or minor mechanical adjustments, to maintain a valid certificate without evidence of underlying mechanical degradation or structural neglect. At fourteen years of age, the mileage of 126,717 miles represents an average annual usage of approximately 9,000 miles, which aligns with typical UK requirements for a family vehicle. The data shows a significant gap between the March 2021 test at 107,933 miles and the December 2022 test at 115,761 miles, covering only 8,000 miles in 21 months. However, the accumulation of 11,000 miles between December 2022 and December 2023 indicates a more recent period of higher usage. Given that the last test was conducted over eighteen months ago, the vehicle is currently out of test and requires an immediate inspection to verify its current safety status. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on components common to the Zafira of this era despite the clean MOT history. While the record lacks specific advisories for corrosion or suspension wear, the age of the vehicle makes a check of the subframe and mounting points for structural integrity critical. Inspect the brake system for signs of binding calipers and the suspension bushes for perished rubber, as low mileage does not necessarily rule out component fatigue. Since the last MOT has expired, a comprehensive walkaround and mechanical test are necessary to ensure no new faults have developed during the extended period since the last recorded pass.