2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · FM62 EEV

The most recent MOT outcome indicates a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable or resolving one. In the February 2026 test at 124,059 miles, the vehicle failed on multiple serious defects, including a missing nearside front road wheel fixing, a major exhaust leak at the flexi section, and an exhaust Lambda reading outside specified limits. Passing the retest two days later suggests these were hastily addressed rather than rectified through comprehensive servicing. The tester flagged worn front brake discs, thin front brake pads, and a damaged nearside brake cable, pointing to ongoing drivetrain neglect. Water ingress inside both rear light clusters and frayed offside front seat belt webbing persist as unresolved annoyances. The mileage accumulation aligns with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. Between the February 2024 test at 106,148 miles and the February 2025 test at 114,225 miles, the Zafira covered 8,077 miles. The following year saw a slightly higher accumulation of 9,834 miles, reaching the current 124,059 miles. This steady usage pattern rules out long periods of standing, meaning the mechanical wear observed in the records stems from consistent, uncompromising use rather than sudden high-mileage spikes. A buyer must inspect the structural integrity of the rear suspension closely. The nearside rear coil spring corrosion flagged in both 2024 and 2025 indicates ongoing exposure to road salt and potential metal fatigue, which could lead to sudden spring failure. The repeated low oil warnings, culminating in the engine oil dropping below minimum in February 2026, combined with the exhaust Lambda failure and major flexi pipe leak, strongly suggest the engine burns oil or suffers from significant exhaust gas bypass. Check the nearside brake cable for fraying and ensure the exhaust flexi section replacement was performed to a high standard, as a temporary patch will quickly fail emissions tests again.