2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · KJ06 CSO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 27 November 2025 at 234,229 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed its initial test within a week of the appointment, only to pass shortly after. This suggests the previous owner adopted a reactive maintenance strategy, addressing faults only when prompted by the tester rather than performing preventative mechanical work to avoid test failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,700 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 221,391 miles and the November 2024 test at 227,001 miles, the car covered 5,610 miles, which then increased to 7,228 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This indicates a regular usage pattern, though the high total mileage of over 234,000 miles places significant demand on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and engine longevity. While the most recent records show no advisories or defects, a buyer must focus on structural and mechanical wear typical of a high-mileage Zafira. A physical inspection should prioritise checking for corrosion on the sills and rear suspension mounting points, which are common areas of failure on this model. Given the recurring test failures, the buyer should also inspect for signs of wear on control arms, shock absorbers, and brake calipers that may have triggered the previous failures. The lack of recorded advisories in the final pass suggests the vehicle was recently serviced, but the high mileage necessitates a thorough check of fluid leaks and exhaust system integrity.