2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · DA12 ACY

The Vauxhall Zafira passed its most recent MOT on 3 November 2021 at 161,369 miles with several advisories but no failure. The maintenance trend shows a stable if slightly neglected pattern: recurring minor faults persist, yet no new structural or mechanical failures emerged after the 2020 coil spring break. The owner addressed the broken Offside Rear coil spring within a day and retained roadworthy status thereafter. Mileage rose from 116,847 in the 3 November 2018 test to 136,682 by 24 October 2019, then to 150,452 on 30 October 2020, reaching 161,369 by 3 November 2021. That averages roughly 11,500 miles per year, typical for a 2012 family vehicle. A four-year gap now exists between the last test and today's date of 16 July 2026; the car has likely covered unknown distance or stood unused since. Recurring fluid leaks from the gearbox appeared in every test from 2020 through 2021, indicating the previous owner ignored a slow transmission seal weep. The registration plate lamp failed repeatedly across 2020 and 2021, suggesting basic electrical upkeep was skipped. Rear tyres wore on the edges by 2021, following a nail-in-tyre note in 2019; consumable care was marginal. A buyer should physically inspect the Offside Rear suspension coil spring and mount for corrosion or fresh fracture. Check the gearbox for active oil seepage and confirm the transmission fluid level. Verify the rear suspension arm ball joint play has not worsened, and test all number plate lamps. Given the 2020 spring failure, examine the remaining springs and suspension bushes for fatigue.