2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · KF06 EVU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in early June 2026 at 148,708 miles identified advisories for pitted rear brake discs and slight play in the offside front track rod end. While the car passed, the emergence of these issues so soon after the previous test suggests that components are reaching the end of their operational life or are nearing failure points. The recorded mileage of 148,708 miles is consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in data between September 2022 and May 2024, where the vehicle covered nearly 10,000 miles in under twenty months. Since then, usage has accelerated, with over 35,000 miles logged between the May 2024 and June 2026 tests. This recent increase in mileage likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the suspension and braking system in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The 2024 failure for a corroded offside front coil spring and the subsequent fluid leak on the nearside rear shock absorber indicate that the chassis components are under significant stress. The current advisory for play in the track rod end suggests the steering linkage is beginning to degrade. Furthermore, the recurring history of inner-edge tyre wear noted in 2024 points to a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that will continue to result in premature tyre failure. The braking system requires close attention due to the recurring pattern of pitting and scoring on both front and rear discs across the 2025 and 2026 tests. This indicates the discs are likely thinning or suffering from surface corrosion which will eventually necessitate replacement. The buyer should verify the thickness of the brake pads and check for any binding calipers to ensure that the surface wear recorded in the MOT does not mask a deeper mechanical failure in the hydraulic system.