2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · A5 RVR

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring failures and a lack of proactive upkeep regarding consumables. While the most recent MOT passed on 6 October 2023 at 151,721 miles, the record shows the car failed just one day prior due to multiple defects including illegible registration plates, incorrect indicator colours, and a tyre below the legal tread depth. The presence of advisories for a corroded offside rear coil spring and a worn suspension arm bush in the 2023 test indicates that several mechanical issues identified during the failure remain unresolved. The recorded mileage of 151,721 miles over approximately 14 years averages roughly 10,837 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady accumulation, with 14,194 miles covered between the October 2022 test and the October 2023 test. However, the MOT history appears to have lapsed, as the last recorded test was in October 2023, making the vehicle's current roadworthiness status unverified relative to the June 2026 date. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the rear suspension system. The offside rear coil spring has been flagged for corrosion since at least October 2022, and the suspension arm bush has shown progressive wear, moving from an excessive wear failure in September 2021 to a non-excessive advisory in 2023. This suggests a persistent issue with the rear axle assembly that requires immediate attention to prevent component failure. The history of frequent tyre advisories and failures, specifically regarding tread depth and edge wear, suggests the previous owners neglected basic maintenance. The tester repeatedly flagged tyres worn close to the legal limit or on the edges across the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tests. This pattern often points to underlying issues such as incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension components. Any buyer should check the current condition of all four tyres and verify the integrity of the suspension bushings and spring mounts before purchase.