2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · FM57 KCV

The Vauxhall Zafira presents a broadly stable roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 27 September 2022 at 113,592 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 23 September 2022 at 113,590 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. The earlier pass on 23 September 2021 at 93,433 miles also recorded no advisories. Across the three-year window the history shows no recurring wear items or structural concerns. At roughly 18 years old the car carries 113,592 miles, equating to about 6,311 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The jump from 93,433 miles in September 2021 to 113,592 miles in September 2022 shows 20,159 miles covered in twelve months, well above the annual average and suggesting a period of heavier use. The record then stops in 2022, leaving nearly four years untested as of July 2026, so the current condition is unverified by MOT data. Given the clean test outcomes, no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues were flagged by testers. The sparse history offers little evidence of deferred consumable maintenance such as tyres or wiper blades. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as an 18-year-old Vauxhall is prone to subframe and sill corrosion unseen in a pass result. The 2022 no-defect failure warrants a check of the original refusal reason, since the DVLA record omits detail. Confirm the vehicle has not been off-road since 2022 and verify the odometer against service stamps, as the mileage has not advanced in the public record for four years.