2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · DE11 LLP

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend of recurring consumable wear and minor mechanical issues. While the most recent test on 4 November 2025 at 130,443 miles resulted in a pass, the record shows a failure just weeks prior on 28 October 2025. This recent failure involved a defective windscreen wiper and a worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. The presence of multiple tyre advisories at the latest test, specifically the offside front tyre being worn to a bald inner corner, suggests that while the vehicle is technically roadworthy, basic maintenance regarding tyres and alignment is not being proactively managed. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. The data shows a steady increase from 26,300 miles in 2014 to the current 130,443 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of non-use, though the frequency of failures in the later years, such as the October 2023 failure at 114,526 miles, indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase of more frequent component replacement. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and braking systems during a physical inspection. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of suspension wear, including nearside front arm bushes in 2020 and 2023, and a ball joint issue in 2022. The tester also flagged thin brake pads in 2020 and 2022, alongside pitted front brake discs in 2019. Given the recent advisory regarding the bald inner corner of the offside front tyre, a thorough check of the wheel alignment and suspension geometry is necessary to ensure uneven tyre wear is not being caused by worn bushes or incorrect tracking. The presence of child seats during several tests, including the most recent in November 2025, has prevented full inspection of the adult seat belts. This is a significant limitation in the recorded data. You must manually check the integrity and operation of all seat belts, particularly the central rear and offside rear belts, to ensure they are not restricted or damaged. Additionally, inspect the windscreen for the damage noted in the 2025 tests to ensure it does not compromise structural integrity or driver visibility.