2014 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · HV64 MHL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT on March 11, 2026, at 84,855 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by a retest. In both 2025 and 2026, the vehicle failed the test just three to five miles prior to a pass. This suggests the previous owner practised reactive maintenance, addressing specific faults only when prompted by the annual inspection rather than adhering to a proactive preventative service schedule. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old family vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between September 2024 at 76,554 miles and March 2026 at 84,855 miles, the car covered 8,301 miles in roughly eighteen months, indicating a slight increase in recent usage compared to its long-term average. The relatively low total mileage generally reduces the mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though the age of the vehicle can still lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown regardless of distance traveled. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most likely to cause the recorded retest failures. While the record shows no specific defects on the failed entries, this recurring pattern often points to minor items such as blown bulbs, wiper blade wear, or tyre pressure issues. Given the age of the Zafira, a thorough check of the structural integrity along the sills and wheel arches is essential to ensure no hidden corrosion is developing. Examine the suspension bushes for cracking and the brake calipers for binding to confirm that the low mileage has not masked underlying mechanical fatigue.