2015 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · LL65 VDX

The Vauxhall Zafira presents as roadworthy on the most recent evidence, with a clean pass recorded on 21 October 2025 at 77,791 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual test from October 2023 through October 2025 returning a pass with no advisories logged. A failed entry on 21 October 2025 at the same mileage and date as the pass is anomalous; DVSA data shows no defects cited, which suggests an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, later cleared the same day. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,072 miles per year against an 11-year-old vehicle, a typical use profile for this age. The records show steady accumulation: 64,820 miles in October 2023, 69,410 by May 2024, 72,142 in October 2024, and 77,791 by October 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The sparse five-entry history with zero advisories across two years indicates the previous keeper maintained basic test compliance, though the absence of flagged consumable wear such as tyres or brake discs does not confirm those items were renewed, only that they met minimum standards on the day. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The Zafira platform is prone to rear suspension bush degradation and coil spring fracture under UK winter corrosion cycles; neither was noted by testers but both fall outside MOT scope until worn beyond limits. Examine brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as binding or thin discs escape detection between tests. Check underside structural integrity for corrosion around sills and subframes, given the vehicle's age and the test's limited underbody scrutiny. Given the duplicate October 2025 entries, verify the V5C and DVSA status to confirm the failure was clerical. The low defect history implies reasonable care, yet 77,791 miles with no recorded advisories means wear components are ageing unmonitored. Budget for suspension and braking refresh within the next 12 months regardless of the pass result.