2014 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · DS14 HBA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 112,643 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior. The failure report highlighted a fractured nearside rear coil spring, a stop lamp failure, and multiple suspension bushing issues. The persistence of these faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical defects once they trigger an MOT failure, rather than performing preventative maintenance during service intervals. At a recorded mileage of 112,643 miles, the Zafira averages approximately 9,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 8,000 miles covered between October 2024 and November 2025. This steady accumulation indicates the car does not sit for long periods, though it accelerates the degradation of rubber-based components and consumables. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record repeatedly flags worn Macpherson strut pins and wishbone bushes. These issues were noted as worn but not excessive in the November 2025 pass, indicating the components are nearing the point where they will cause handling instability. The front service brake fluctuation noted in the 2025 failure suggests thinned or warped front brake discs, which should be checked for thickness and surface condition to ensure reliable stopping. The exhaust leak identified in late 2025 requires a physical check of the manifold and front pipe to ensure corrosion does not progress into a structural failure. Given the history of tyres reaching the legal limit or wearing uneven in 2024, the buyer should also verify the current tread depth and alignment of all tyres to ensure the suspension wear issues are not causing premature wear.