2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · LX11 ACO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 January 2026 at 85,262 miles. The maintenance trend is worsening. While the car enjoyed a clean record for several years, the last four years show a pattern of failures requiring immediate rectification. The most recent test required the replacement of a damaged offside rear tyre and the securing of a loose front undertray before the certificate was issued. The mileage is low for a 2011 model, averaging roughly 5,684 miles per year. However, a significant spike in usage occurred between January 2025 and January 2026, where the odometer jumped from 72,763 to 85,262 miles. This sudden increase of over 12,000 miles in a single year contrasts sharply with the previous three-year period, during which the vehicle covered only about 26,000 miles. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and engine mountings. The vehicle failed on worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joints in January 2022 and again on both front ball joints in January 2023. This suggests a recurring weakness in the front end or a history of low-quality replacement parts. The January 2025 failure for an excessively loose rear lower engine mounting bracket further indicates that chassis-mounted components are reaching the end of their service life. Check the exhaust system for signs of patching or leaks, as a hole at the tailbox joint was flagged in January 2025. Given the recent failure regarding the front undertray, an inspection of the underside is necessary to ensure no other plastic guards or structural shields are missing or loose. The low overall mileage suggests the car may have spent periods stationary, which can lead to perished rubber bushings and seized calipers, though no brake binding is explicitly noted in the records.