2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · SD13 AVZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 March 2026 at 73,013 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failure followed by rapid rectification. In both 2025 and 2026, the car failed the initial test but passed the re-test within a few days. This suggests the previous owners were reactive, addressing faults only when necessary to maintain a legal road certificate rather than performing preventative maintenance to avoid test failures entirely. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 60,008 miles and March 2025 at 66,033 miles, the car covered 6,025 miles, followed by another 6,980 miles in the year leading up to the 2026 test. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it increases the risk of age degradation in rubber-based components and brake systems. The consistent annual testing indicates the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent flat spotting or internal fluid corrosion. Because the MOT history does not list specific mechanical defects for the failures, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection focusing on common low-mileage failure points. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and the coil springs for corrosion, as these perish over time regardless of distance. Given the age, check the brake discs for surface pitting and calipers for seizing resulting from infrequent use. Pay close attention to the structural integrity of the rear sills and wheel arches to ensure that surface rust has not compromised the chassis, despite the low recorded mileage.