2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · KA07 FPL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and recurring mechanical wear. While the most recent MOT test in April 2025 at 102,250 miles passed, it flagged multiple defects related to lighting and thinning rear brake pads. This follows a significant failure in March 2024 where a major exhaust leak and an SRS warning lamp fault prevented a pass. The overall pattern suggests that the owner addresses only the minimum requirements necessary to pass the test rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance on aging components. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 102,250 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,382 miles per year. The data shows relatively consistent but low usage between June 2023 and April 2025, where the vehicle covered 8,578 miles in that twenty-two-month period. However, this low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components and seals, which is evidenced by the persistent issues with sub-frame bushes, axle swivel pins, and oil leaks across multiple test years. A buyer must closely inspect the rear sub-frame and axle assembly, as the tester repeatedly noted wear in pins and bushes from 2023 through 2024. These structural-related components on this Vauxhall model are prone to corrosion and fatigue if left untreated. The braking system also requires attention; the record shows a history of pitted discs in 2024 and thin pads being flagged again in 2025. Given the reported oil leak in 2023 and the misting front shock absorber from the same year, a thorough physical check of the engine bay and damping units is essential to ensure these issues have not progressed into more costly mechanical failures.