2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · BX16 VLZ

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile that has recently shown signs of worsening mechanical neglect. While the November 2025 test at 95,294 miles returned a clean pass, this followed a highly problematic inspection just five weeks prior in October 2025. That October test at 95,245 miles flagged several simultaneous issues including an oil leak, a minor exhaust gas leak at the rear join, a binding offside rear service brake, and a tyre with significant cracking and deep cuts. The fact that these defects disappeared by the next test suggests reactive repairs were carried out, but the sudden emergence of multiple wear-and-tear items indicates a period of lapsed maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,500 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 36,404 miles in June 2019 to the current 95,294 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage that would suggest long periods of inactivity, which generally helps prevent seized components. However, the jump from 57,491 miles in December 2020 to 72,330 miles in January 2022 shows a period of higher utilization. The current mileage level is approaching the 100,000-mile threshold, where drivetrain and suspension components often require more intensive oversight. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the braking system and exhaust integrity. The tester flagged a binding offside rear brake in October 2025, so checking for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers is necessary to ensure the previous repair was effective. The reported exhaust leak at the rear join also warrants a visual check for corrosion or structural thinning in the rear silencer section. Given the history of tyre damage and perishing, the current condition of all rubber components, including suspension bushes and seals, should be scrutinized to ensure the vehicle is not being run on aged or substandard consumables.