2002 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · FL52 VFE

The Vauxhall Zafira presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 19 February 2024 at 127,074 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test without defects after a failed attempt on 6 February 2024 at 126,769 miles that also recorded no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to this, the car passed on 24 February 2023 at 119,803 miles and on 25 February 2022 at 112,145 miles, both with no defects logged. At roughly 24 years old, the Zafira shows 127,074 recorded miles, equating to about 5,295 miles per year, which is low for its age and implies light use or extended periods off the road. Mileage advanced modestly from 112,145 in February 2022 to 119,803 in February 2023, then to 126,769 by February 2024, with only 305 miles added between the failed and passed tests that month. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of heavy drivetrain or consumable wear, though long standing periods common at low mileage can conceal perished rubber and corrosion. The repeated fails on 6 February 2024 and 21 February 2023 with zero defects listed point to possible documentation or test centre errors rather than worn components, but a buyer should still verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation. Low annual use raises the risk of structural rust on sills and subframes despite no corrosion advisories in the data. Given the absence of recorded advisories across five years, in-person checks should target exhaust emissions, binding calipers, and tyre sidewall condition that static records may miss. The previous owner appears to have kept basic upkeep current, yet the 2002 chassis warrants a thorough underside inspection before purchase.