2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Diesel · SP16 SSK

A perfectly clean DVSA record across the available test window is the defining mechanical takeaway for this 2016 Vauxhall Zafira. The most recent test on 17 July 2025 recorded a Pass with no advisories, following an immediate re-test the day after a previous no-defect failure, and every other documented entry from 2023 and 2024 similarly shows no advisories or failures logged against specific components. With no brake, suspension, tyre, exhaust, corrosion or lighting items ever flagged in this history, the vehicle demonstrates a consistent record of structural and mechanical roadworthiness throughout the recorded MOT cycle. The trend is therefore stable, and there is no advisory pattern to warn a buyer away from this Zafira on the basis of official test data alone. Recorded mileage of 99,174 against a 10-year vehicle age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,900 miles, which is broadly typical for a family-sized MPV of this generation. Testing has occurred annually without significant gaps, suggesting the car has been in continuous use rather than laid up for extended periods, which reduces the likelihood of dry-jointed suspension components, seized brake calipers, or deteriorated cooling system hoses. This steady, moderate usage profile is generally kinder to wear items such as clutches, brake discs, dampers and timing chains than a high-mileage intercity runabout would be, though at approaching six figures the Zafira Tourer platform will inevitably be reaching the midpoint of several consumable lifecycles. Because the MOT record carries no advisories, there is no specific component list to cross-reference against the car's current condition, but any buyer of a Zafira at this mileage should focus on the known weak points of the chassis. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links or front strut top mounts, all common renewal items on this platform. Steering should feel precise without vibration through the wheel at motorway speeds, and any pulling to one side under braking could point to a binding front caliper or warped front discs rather than a tracking issue. The rear axle is also worth scrutinising, particularly for any knocking from the torsion beam bushings when traversing potholes, as these are a known wear item on the Zafira Tourer. Inspect the underside for any signs of undertray removal that might be hiding corrosion around the rear axle mounting points, and check that the auto or manual transmission selects cleanly, with particular attention to any clutch judder or slipping on the 1.4 turbo petrol variants. With no recorded defects to contradict a clean bill of health, this Zafira presents a reassuring MOT profile, provided a physical inspection and test drive confirm that the unseen wear items commensurate with 99,000 miles of typical family use remain in serviceable condition.