2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DV11 AEN

The most recent MOT test on 14 May 2026 at 103,364 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, indicating a temporary improvement in roadworthiness. However, the overall maintenance trend reveals a pattern of recurring issues rather than consistent stability. Brake systems, tyres, and exhaust components have repeatedly required attention across the vehicle's history, suggesting that while recent performance is acceptable, underlying wear or deferred maintenance has been a consistent factor. Mileage progression shows steady, typical accumulation for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,891 miles per year. The record is continuous with no significant gaps, with tests conducted annually or near-annually since 2015. Rapid increases occurred between 2020 and 2022, where mileage rose from 67,437 to 77,738 to 85,655 miles within roughly 18 months, indicating more frequent usage during that period. The recent 5,077-mile increment between May 2025 and May 2026 aligns with expected usage and reflects the vehicle being actively driven rather than stored. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the brake system, particularly the discs, which showed corrosion and wear in both 2021 tests and failed in 2023 due to a rough front wheel bearing. This suggests potential neglect of routine brake maintenance and inspection of wheel bearings. Tyre condition has been problematic on multiple occasions, including cracking on the rear in 2025, tread wear on the fronts in 2023, and low tread depth recorded in 2020, so current tyre health and alignment should be verified. The exhaust system has also been a persistent weakness, failing in 2019 and showing leaks in 2024, warranting a thorough inspection of the entire exhaust for corrosion, especially given the earlier note of a perished flexi pipe in 2015.