2014 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · LL64 NVN

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this 2014 Vauxhall Zafira, with every test outcome across the available history showing no advisories, failures, or defects recorded. The most recent test on 12 March 2026 produced a pass with no defects noted, following an identical clean pass on 11 March 2025. Two earlier entries show a failed test followed immediately by a pass on the same date in both March 2024 and March 2026, a pattern consistent with minor items being rectified between tests rather than any significant structural or mechanical concern, as no defect details were recorded against either failure. Across a twelve-year service life, the absence of any recurring advisories for brake component wear, suspension degradation, exhaust deterioration, or corrosion is a positive indicator of overall structural integrity. With 95,224 miles recorded against a twelve-year age, this Zafira has covered roughly 7,935 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected band for a family-orientated multi-purpose vehicle of this vintage. The mileage progression across the recorded tests does not show any unusual spikes or stagnation, suggesting steady, regular use rather than prolonged periods off the road or extended high-mileage accumulation. At this annual rate, wear on consumables such as brake friction materials, tyres, and ancillary drive components is likely to be moderate rather than accelerated, though the absolute odometer figure still places the vehicle in territory where age-related degradation of rubber components, bushes, and flexible exhaust sections should be anticipated regardless of how the mileage was accumulated. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the inspection focus shifts to items that typically surface on Zafiras of this age and mileage but may not yet have crossed the MOT failure threshold. Particular attention should be paid to the rear suspension setup, as Zafiras are known for wear in the rear beam bushes and coil spring seats, which can present as clonking over uneven surfaces or a vague, wandering sensation at speed. On a test drive, listen for any knocking from the rear axle over speed humps and rough roads, and feel for imprecise directional changes that could indicate worn trailing arm linkages. Steering play or knocking during full-lock manoeuvres would warrant closer inspection of the front strut top mounts and drop links. The braking system also merits a physical check despite no recorded defects, given the mileage and the vehicle's known tendency for binding calipers and uneven disc wear. On test, the car should pull away cleanly without any severe pulling to one side under light braking, and the pedal should feel firm without excessive travel or sponginess, which could indicate rear drum self-adjusting mechanism wear or hydraulic issues. Under the bonnet, inspect for any oil misting around the inlet manifold, a common area on the Zafira's petrol engines, and check the coolant expansion tank and associated pipes for signs of staining or weeping that could point to age-related degradation. Finally, examine the underside for any surface corrosion on the subframe and suspension arms, as this is the area where MOT advisories would first begin to appear once wear thresholds are crossed, and a torch and mirror check of the inner sills and floor pans will confirm the structural condition remains sound.