2015 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · NK65 WHT

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the 26 June 2026 MOT at 70,489 miles, but the tester recorded front‑tyre tread approaching the legal limit and rear‑tyre sidewall cracking. After a series of failures in mid‑2025 – notably worn lower suspension arm bushes, a fractured rear coil spring and thin rear brake pads – the subsequent 10 June 2025 test still noted bush wear but no longer flagged the spring or pads, indicating that the most serious defects were remedied. Overall the maintenance trend appears to be stabilising, though tyre condition is deteriorating. At 70,489 miles the car averages roughly 6,400 miles per year, a mileage profile typical for a 2015 model. The record shows steady annual mileage increments: 31,228 miles in June 2020, 41,630 miles by June 2025 and 70,489 miles by June 2026, with no large unexplained gaps. The consistency suggests regular use rather than prolonged storage, and the mileage growth between the 10 June 2025 and 26 June 2026 tests – about 7,200 miles in twelve months – aligns with average driver behaviour. A prospective buyer should focus on the tyres first, confirming that front‑tyre tread exceeds the 1.6 mm legal minimum and that rear sidewalls are free of cracking or perishing. The lower suspension arm pins and bushes, flagged in both 2025 tests, merit a visual and functional check for excessive play or oil leakage. Although the rear coil spring fracture was recorded only in the 5 June 2025 failure, a tactile inspection of the rear suspension for any abnormal flex or noise is prudent. Brake pads and discs, especially the rear set, should be measured for remaining thickness, as previous failures indicate they can approach the minimum service limit. Finally, a cursory inspection for corrosion around wheel arches and undercarriage will confirm that no hidden structural issues have developed since the last MOT.