2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DY10 TWD

The most recent MOT in November 2025 passed but left serious advisories. Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit and wearing on their edges, the rear coil springs are corroded, the central stop lamp is half-failed, and various underbody components are rusting. The dominant risk pattern is persistent, unchecked corrosion. Rear coil springs have been flagged as corroded for three consecutive years without being replaced, and front suspension arms have repeatedly attracted rust advisories. Tyres have historically suffered from perishing and cracking, which is typical of ageing rubber rather than heavy road use. The condition trend is worsening. While the major exhaust flexi leak and binding brakes from late 2023 appear to have been fixed, the underlying rust on the springs and underbody has been left to deteriorate. The front tyres transitioning from perished to worn on the edges suggests they were replaced but are now wearing unevenly, likely due to the corroded suspension components failing to hold proper geometry. At roughly 4,000 miles per year, this is a low-mileage vehicle for its age. This strongly suggests long periods of standing or very short, infrequent journeys.