2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DV11 WHB

The 2011 Vauxhall Zafira presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 30 June 2025 at 126,210 miles resulting in a pass. That test flagged front brake pads wearing thin and a nearside rear tyre worn close to its legal limit, both routine consumable items rather than underlying mechanical failures. The preceding test on 26 June 2024 at 118,398 miles tells a more nuanced story. The Zafira failed that inspection for a headlamp aim fault and a nail in the offside front tyre, then passed a retest on the same day after those issues were rectified. Tyre-related advisories have appeared in three of the last five tests, suggesting the previous owner allowed tyre condition to deteriorate to the minimum acceptable standard before intervening. This is a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep, though nothing in the record points to structural corrosion, suspension defects, or engine and gearbox concerns. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the July 2022 test at 94,285 miles and the June 2025 test at 126,210 miles, the Zafira covered 31,925 miles across roughly three years, averaging approximately 10,600 miles annually. That sits slightly above the overall lifetime average of around 8,400 miles per year, indicating the vehicle has seen steadier use in recent years than in its earlier life. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would raise concern about mileage tampering or prolonged periods of inactivity. The annual testing pattern itself is regular, with tests consistently booked between June and July each year. A buyer inspecting this Zafira in person should pay particular attention to the condition of all four tyres, including sidewalls and inner edges, given the recurring advisories for edge wear and the documented nail puncture. Uneven inner tyre wear on the nearside front can point to tracking or suspension bush wear, so a close check of front suspension components, including lower arm bushes and track rod ends, is warranted. The front brake pads were noted as wearing thin at the most recent test, meaning replacement may be imminent depending on current thickness. Headlamp aim should be verified, as the 2024 failure for an incorrectly aimed nearside headlamp could indicate a previous impact or suspension sag that was never fully corrected. Beyond these specific items, the record is clean, with no structural or emissions failures, making this a vehicle whose known faults are well documented and largely cosmetic or consumable in nature.