2012 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · LO12 VXM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed the January 2025 test at 120,118 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior at 120,100 miles. The failure revealed multiple defects across the brakes, suspension, and tyres, suggesting that the vehicle was driven to the point of legal failure before being rectified, rather than addressing wear and tear during regular service intervals. The mileage pattern remains consistent with average usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per annum. There is a clear gap of 12,000 miles between January 2023 and January 2024, followed by another 12,300-mile interval between early 2024 and early 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, though the total distance of over 120,000 miles places significant stress on aged rubber components and braking hardware which are now showing signs of degradation. A buyer must physically inspect the nearside front lower suspension arm, as the bush was flagged as worn in early 2025. Although it did not result in excessive movement at that time, these components often deteriorate rapidly once started. The record also shows the front and rear brake discs were pitted and scored; the buyer should check for adequate thickness on the remaining pads and ensure the discs were actually replaced or properly resurfaced following the previous failure. The persistent engine oil leak noted in the 2025 records requires a close look to determine if it is a minor gasket weeping or a significant leak. Given the history of perishing tyres noted back in 2023, the buyer should also inspect the underbody and exhaust system for structural corrosion, which is a common failure point for this model of this age. The transition from a clean record in 2021 to a multi-point failure in 2025 suggests the vehicle is entering a phase requiring more frequent mechanical intervention.