2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · WN08 AEJ

The Vauxhall Zafira presents a current roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded at the 5 February 2026 test, showing 133,831 miles on the odometer. Maintenance trend across the supplied DVSA history remains stable, with no defects or advisories logged at any examination. The single failure entry dated 3 February 2025 at 132,387 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately followed by a pass on the same day. Mileage accumulation reflects lighter recent use relative to the vehicle's 18-year lifespan. The record shows 122,918 miles at the 16 January 2023 test, rising to 129,166 miles by 2 February 2024, then 132,387 miles on 3 February 2025, and 133,831 miles at the February 2026 test. Annual distances dropped from roughly 6,200 miles to 3,200 then 1,400 miles, suggesting the car spent extended periods stationary. The history displays no gaps beyond standard annual testing and remains sparse, with every test returning no component warnings. Despite the unblemished ledger, a buyer should physically inspect typical high-age Vauxhall wear points that the MOT entries did not flag. The tester logged no suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc conditions, yet at 133,831 miles these components demand visual checks for perishing rubber and fatigue cracks. The buyer must scrutinise subframes and sills for corrosion, a known Zafira weakness, and should verify exhaust emissions on a cold start. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, as consecutive passes and low fault count demonstrate. The diminishing mileage implies careful or infrequent use rather than skipped consumable upkeep. Still, a pre-purchase examination must assess tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and binding calipers, as these minor items escape MOT failure when marginally worn.