2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · OV58 HCY

The 2008 Vauxhall Zafira presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 28 June 2023 at 116,309 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry available, now sitting just over three years old as of June 2026. The vehicle has passed every test in the provided record without a single advisory or failure item, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep across multiple annual inspections. No recurring faults, corrosion notices, or emissions concerns appear anywhere in the history, which is uncommon for a vehicle of this age and suggests attentive prior ownership. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between the June 2020 pass at 91,984 miles and the June 2023 pass at 116,309 miles, the Zafira covered approximately 24,325 miles over three years, averaging just over 8,100 miles annually. That figure sits above the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 6,462 miles per year, pointing to a period of heavier use in the most recent ownership phase. The gap between the 2023 test and today means the car has likely added further miles without a recorded inspection, so a buyer cannot rely on that clean result as a current mechanical snapshot. Despite the unblemished record, the Zafira's age demands a careful physical inspection. At eighteen years old, structural corrosion is the primary concern, particularly around the sills, subframes, and rear suspension mounting points where Vauxhall models of this era are known to deteriorate. The rear brake components and handbrake linkage deserve close attention, as binding calipers and cables are common failure points on this platform that may not have manifested during the last test. Suspension bushes, track rod ends, and drop links should be checked for play, as 116,000 miles places them well within typical replacement intervals. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the cam belt and its associated tensioners and water pump, since a failure at this mileage would be catastrophic and costly. The exhaust system, including the flexi-joint and catalytic converter, warrants inspection for leaks or deterioration. Given the three-year gap since the last MOT, arranging an independent pre-purchase inspection is strongly advisable before committing to the purchase.