2014 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · LB14 KYW

The 2014 Vauxhall Zafira presents a generally stable roadworthiness record, capped by a pass on September 3, 2025, at 52,657 miles. This most recent test included advisories for a perishing nearside rear tyre and a minor engine oil leak, pointing to the normal onset of rubber degradation and seal weeping expected on a twelve-year-old MPV. Previous annual tests between 2019 and 2024 were largely clean, showing that the vehicle has avoided chronic structural failures or recurring electrical gremlins. The maintenance trend leans positive, driven by consistent yearly testing without consecutive fails. Accumulating just 52,657 miles across its lifespan equates to an average of roughly 4,388 miles per year, which confirms light, intermittent use. The odometer progression shows steady utilization rather than concerning gaps, climbing predictably from 20,875 miles in September 2017 to the current mileage in late 2025. This low annual mileage implies the vehicle spent considerable time on short urban journeys or parked between local trips, a usage pattern that requires careful checks for carbon buildup and exhausted battery health. A physical inspection must prioritize the underside, specifically examining the severity of the noted engine oil leak to determine if a sump gasket or crankshaft seal requires immediate replacement. Buyers should also inspect the exhaust flexible joint, which received an advisory in August 2021 at 38,995 miles, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from internal moisture accumulation and premature exhaust corrosion. Finally, check the remaining thickness on the brake discs and pads, keeping in mind that an offside rear pad failure caused a test refusal back in August 2018 at 25,967 miles, alongside verifying the condition of all four tyres given the recent perishing advisory.