2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · EY59 YEC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While the most recent recorded MOT test in December 2021 at 157,049 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just two days prior. That failure revealed multiple critical safety defects, including missing wheel fixings, a fractured offside front coil spring, and two tyres below the legal tread limit. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced by a test failure, indicating a lack of consistent mechanical oversight between annual testing intervals. At 157,049 miles over 17 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 9,238 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for its age. However, there is a significant gap in the data, with the last recorded test occurring in late 2021. Given that over four years have passed since the last entry, the current state of the vehicle's mechanical components is entirely unknown. The mileage accumulation between 2019 and 2021 shows steady use, but the lack of recent data increases the risk of undetected wear and tear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The record shows recurring issues with front-end components, including corroded suspension arms and play in anti-roll bar linkages noted in late 2020. You should specifically check for structural corrosion on the subframe and mounting points, as coil springs have already shown signs of fracturing on this vehicle. Furthermore, the history of thin brake pads and discs in 2021 implies that the braking system may be nearing the end of its service life. The missing wheel fixings from the 2021 failure necessitate a check that all wheels are properly secured and that the hubs are not damaged.