2015 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · GF15 VNJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in January 2026 at 43,608 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable history regarding mechanical failures but reveals a recurring pattern of tyre-related defects. While the car consistently avoids major failures, the transition from an inner-edge wear issue on the offside front to a perished nearside front tyre suggests a lack of proactive wheel alignment over time. The mileage profile is significantly low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, with only 716 miles covered between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests, and another 498 miles in the final year. This low-frequency use often reduces mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox; however, it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, evidenced by the cracking and perishing of the nearside tyre noted in the January 2026 test. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry and alignment. The repeated reports of inner-edge wear on the offside front tyre in 2024 and 2025 indicate likely worn control arm bushes, ball joints or incorrect camber that remains unaddressed. Additionally, the oil leak recorded in 2022 at 38,108 miles should be re-examined to ensure it has not worsened during periods of stationary use. Given the low mileage, check for dry-rot on all tyres and seized brake calipers, as these components suffer from age rather than distance travelled.