2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · SD60 HAO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a pattern of pre-test failures. The most recent MOT conducted on 16 December 2024 at 109,620 miles resulted in a pass with no defects following a failure just ten days prior at the same mileage. This suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues to maintain compliance standards, though the recurring failures indicate the vehicle often operates at the limit of legal requirements before an inspection occurs. The mileage profile is consistent with typical usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,850 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression of 10,000 miles between November 2022 and November 2023, followed by over 16,000 miles between November 2023 and December 2024. This recent spike in usage suggests the car has seen more intensive use over the last twelve months, which accelerates the wear on rubber components, suspension bushes, and brake hardware typical of an age-appropriate Zafira. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking system, as these are the most common points of failure on the Zafira platform at this mileage. Given the history of failures followed by passes, checking for play in the control arms and signs of corrosion on coil springs is essential. The vehicle's age also necessitates a close look at structural integrity around the sills and rear wheel arches to check for hidden corrosion, which often develops undetected between annual tests until it becomes a significant failure point.