2014 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · NL14 EHS

The Zafira currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 9 December 2025 at 95,397 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. On that same date the vehicle first failed with a fractured or broken offside rear coil spring, a nearside headlamp aim fault, and a seriously defective headlamp lens. The coil spring defect is a serious structural and suspension concern, not a minor consumable issue, and the fact that it appeared so recently raises questions about the condition of the remaining suspension components. The 2024 test also failed on headlamp aim, indicating a recurring lighting issue that may stem from worn suspension sitting or simply neglected bulb replacements. The 2023 pass carried only a minor exhaust leak advisory, suggesting the car was in better overall condition then than it is now. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between 23 December 2023 at 79,340 miles and 10 December 2024 at 87,267 miles, the car covered roughly 7,900 miles in twelve months. From that 2024 test to the December 2025 test at 95,397 miles, it added another 8,130 miles. This is a steady, typical annual rate for a vehicle of this age with no alarming gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long periods of disuse or excessive recent use. The annual mileage pattern itself is not a concern. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension first and foremost. The fractured offside rear coil spring flagged in December 2025 demands a thorough check of both rear springs, the nearside included, along with the dampers, suspension bushes, and top mounts for wear or uneven settling. The repeated headlamp aim failures across two consecutive test cycles suggest the front suspension may be sagging or the self-levelling system, if fitted, is not functioning correctly. The rear light lens damage noted in the most recent test is minor but worth verifying for water ingress. Beyond these flagged items, a close inspection of the exhaust system is warranted given the minor leak advisory from 2023, which may have progressed. Brake discs, pads, and tyre condition across all four corners should also be checked, as 95,000 miles of typical use will have consumed at least one or two sets of consumables.