2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · DN10 OOY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deteriorating suspension and rubber components. While the most recent test in November 2024 at 84,028 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure just twelve days prior due to a nearside front lower suspension arm bush being excessively worn. The persistence of worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes appearing as advisories across both 2024 tests indicates that while the immediate failure was addressed, the underlying hardware is reaching the end of its functional life. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 84,028 miles is significantly low, averaging only 5,252 miles per year. The data shows a consistent annual usage pattern, with approximately 6,000 miles covered between November 2022 and November 2023, and another 5,840 miles between November 2023 and November 2024. This low mileage often correlates with the recurring issues seen rubber-based parts, such as perished tyres and suspension bushes, which suffer from age and environmental exposure rather than distance-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and coil springs, as the 2023 record noted corrosion on both rear coil springs and wear on the sub-frame bushes. The recurring failure of the rear axle swivel pins suggests the rear suspension geometry is developing play, which can affect handling and tyre wear. Furthermore, the repeated history of cracking and perishing tyres across multiple years confirms that the rubber compounds are drying out due to age, necessitating immediate replacement regardless of the remaining tread depth.