2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · SP60 MVF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of worsening mechanical wear and reactive repairs. While the most recent test in January 2025 at 118,141 miles passed, it revealed several new defects including offside front steering rack inner joint play and pitted front brake discs. These issues follow previous failures in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure rather than as part of a preventative maintenance schedule. At 118,141 miles, the Zafira has averaged approximately 7,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. The data shows a consistent usage pattern with roughly 7,400 miles driven between December 2022 and January 2024, and another 7,500 miles leading into the January 2025 test. This steady mileage does not exempt the vehicle from age-related degradation, as evidenced by persistent oil leaks and exhaust issues appearing across multiple tests over the last three years. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension and steering system. The tester has flagged recurring issues with anti-roll bars, track rod ends, and now the steering rack inner joints, which indicates significant wear in the front end assembly. The buyer should also verify the braking system, as the record notes a binding rear caliper in 2024 and scored front discs in 2025. Given the persistent oil leaks and power steering seepage noted since 2022, the engine bay and underside should be checked for signs of active fluid loss or perished rubber hoses and joints to ensure the leaks are not escalating.