2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · BT12 DME

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in December 2021 at 136,333 miles resulted in a pass following an immediate failure for multiple critical issues including lighting defects, a damaged tyre, and missing wheel fixings. While the vehicle cleared its last inspection, the presence of multiple safety-related failures suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when necessitated by the MOT tester. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 101,106 miles in 2018 to 136,333 miles in late 2021. However, there is no recorded data for nearly five years. This significant gap in testing is a risk, as it masks the current mechanical degradation of rubber components or potential fluid leaks that are not captured in a standard test. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension and wheel assemblies. The 2020 test previously flagged play in the offside front lower ball joint, and the 2021 failure highlighted missing road wheel fixings across multiple axles. A buyer should verify the integrity of all wheel bolts and inspect the ball joints, bushings, and coil springs for play or corrosion. Given the history of tyre perishing and damage noted in 2018, 2020, and 2021, the current age and condition of the tyres must be scrutinized to ensure they are not neglected since the previous failures.