2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · GU05 AAV

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate following a failure on 1 April 2026 at 128,114 miles. While the record shows a stable trend of clean passes from 2022 through 2025, the most recent failure without listed defects is atypical and suggests an administrative error or a failure to present the vehicle for re-test. Until a fresh pass certificate is issued, the car is not roadworthy for use on public roads. The mileage pattern is consistent and typical for a 21 year old vehicle. It has covered approximately 11,594 miles between the March 2022 test at 116,520 miles and the April 2026 failure at 128,114 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. The absence of advisories or defects across four consecutive years of testing is unusual for a Vauxhall Zafira of this vintage. Buyers should remain cautious of this clean record, as it may indicate a lenient testing regime. A physical inspection must prioritise the chassis and sills for corrosion, as structural rust is a common failure point for this model that is not flagged in this specific history. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components naturally degrade over two decades regardless of mileage. Verify the brake disc thickness and tyre tread depths manually. Given the lack of recorded maintenance data in the MOT history, a full service record is necessary to confirm that oil changes and timing belt replacements have occurred.