2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · NU11 ACO

The Vauxhall Zafira’s most recent MOT, conducted just three months ago on 28 April 2025, passed without any recorded defects or advisories. This suggests the vehicle has maintained a consistent roadworthiness standard in the short term, though the duplicate entry for that date—one pass and one fail—indicates a potential administrative error rather than a mechanical issue. The preceding test in March 2024 also passed cleanly, reinforcing a pattern of compliance with MOT requirements. However, the lack of advisories or defects does not preclude underlying wear, particularly in high-mileage components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers, which are not always visible during a basic MOT inspection. The recorded mileage of 107,000 miles over 15 years averages approximately 7,133 miles annually, a rate that aligns with typical usage for this vehicle age. There are no significant gaps in service intervals to suggest prolonged neglect, nor are there abrupt jumps in mileage that would indicate aggressive driving. The most recent MOT was conducted at 107,000 miles, just over 10,000 miles since the previous test in March 2024, which is within the standard 12-month cycle. The consistency in mileage accumulation implies the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than left stationary for extended periods, though this does not rule out deferred maintenance on less obvious systems. Given the absence of recurring faults in the MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension geometry, particularly the rear trailing arms and bushings, as these are common failure points in this model. The brakes, including rear calipers and discs, should be checked for uneven wear or binding, especially if the vehicle exhibits pulling or reduced stopping efficiency. Corrosion around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe is also critical, given the Zafira’s tendency for rust propagation in high-mileage examples. The exhaust system should be examined for leaks or excessive sag, as catalytic converter failures or cracked manifolds are not always flagged in MOTs. Finally, the condition of the drivetrain, particularly the constant velocity joints and transfer box (if fitted), warrants scrutiny, as these components degrade predictably with mileage.