2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DP11 KWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 123,859 miles secured a pass, it highlighted a failure to address basic consumable requirements. The tester flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit with uneven edge wear, suggesting that the owner deferred tyre replacement until they reached the point of failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 9,359 miles between the March 2023 and March 2024 tests, followed by roughly 7,600 miles in the subsequent year. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than left sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for mechanical seals. However, the frequency of advisories in 2024 indicates that components are reaching the end of their service life at this mileage-age. A buyer must prioritize a close inspection of the front suspension geometry. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint was flagged with play in both March 2024 and March 2025, indicating a persistent issue that may not been fully rectified despite passing the test. This recurring fault likely contributes to the uneven tyre wear observed in the most recent inspection. Furthermore, the 2024 record of thin rear brake pads and pitted discs suggests the braking system requires a thorough check to ensure no calipers are binding or lines are corroded.