2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · GL13 JXY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent test in July 2025 at 91,835 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just four miles prior on the same day. This specific sequence suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial component issue that was rectified immediately, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The car currently meets the statutory safety requirements for road use. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between August 2022 and July 2025, the car covered 14,407 miles, maintaining a steady rate of roughly 4,800 miles per year. This low-intensity usage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage examples. The lack of significant gaps suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which helps prevent the seal degradation often associated with long periods of standing. While the MOT record is clean of recurring advisories or structural failures, a physical inspection should focus on common wear points for a Zafira of this age. A buyer must examine the suspension bushes for cracking and the control arms for play, as these are often not flagged until they reach a critical state. Given the low mileage, checking the brake discs for surface pitting or thinning is advisable, as infrequent use can lead to uneven wear. Inspecting the sills and wheel arches for corrosion will ensure the structural integrity remains as sound as the history indicates.