2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · CK10 VLC

The vehicle shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care, with the most recent MOT test in June 2025 at 139,067 miles indicating an ongoing oil leak. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the history reveals a recurring trend of failing tests due to neglected consumables. The frequency of failures related to tyre tread depth and lighting suggests the previous owner often waited for an inspection to address basic maintenance requirements. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. The records show a steady progression from 54,195 miles in May 2016 to the current 139,067 miles in June 2025. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing history, which provides a reliable chronological view of the vehicle's mechanical condition over the last decade. A buyer should focus on the persistent oil leak first noted in the 2021 test at 105,863 miles and confirmed again in June 2025. Since this leak has appeared in multiple tests, it may require more than a simple seal replacement to resolve. The tester also flagged a transmission-related oil leak in 2021, so a thorough inspection of the gearbox housing and associated seals is necessary. The brake history shows frequent mentions of thin pads and worn components, specifically in 2019, 2020, and 2022. While these are consumable items, the repetitive nature of these failures suggests the braking system has been run to its limits. An in-person inspection of the brake discs, calipers, and remaining pad thickness is advised. Finally, given the repeated failures for perishing or damaged tyres, the current condition of all four tyres and the suspension bushes should be verified to ensure they are not nearing the end of their service life.