2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · MJ66 XLE

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test on 25 March 2026 at 77,961 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior involving multiple critical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a cascade of failures in 2026 suggests that the vehicle is only being addressed when necessary to pass legal inspections rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There was a gap of over 18,000 miles between March 2023 and February 2025, followed by another 8,000 miles leading to the 2026 test. While low annual mileage usually suggests less wear on the drivetrain, the presence of perished tyres and corroded brake pipes in the record indicates the car may have sat for long periods, allowing rubber components and metal to degrade despite low usage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The March 2026 failure highlighted two fractured coil springs and an excessively worn ball joint, indicating the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its life. The recurring corrosion on the rear brake pipes, noted in both 2025 and 2026, represents a structural integrity risk that could lead to sudden fluid loss if not fully replaced. Furthermore, the perishing of all four tyres suggests the rubber is aged and requires immediate replacement regardless of remaining tread depth.