2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · KN09 DXY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural integrity. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 82,599 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior. The August 2025 test at 82,571 miles flagged the nearside front subframe mounting as excessively corroded and significantly reducing structural strength. Although the subsequent September re-test downgraded this to not considered excessive, the progression of corrosion in these areas indicates that the chassis is a point of active concern. The mileage shows relatively low usage for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. However, there is a notable spike in usage with the car covering 8,000 miles between July 2024 and September 2025. This recent activity after long periods of lower mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components and the manifestation of fluid leaks. The data suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which likely contributed to the perished tyres and brake issues noted in the 2024 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the subframe and mounting points to ensure the corrosion has not progressed beyond repair limits. The record also notes a nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with play as of September 2025, which suggests suspension wear is beginning to manifest despite the low mileage. Attention should also be paid to the source of the non-excessive oil leak which appeared in the two most recent tests. The recurring history of perished tyres and worn brake components indicates a pattern of de-prioritised maintenance that is only addressed when a failure is imminent.