2010 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · WF60 LDL

The vehicle is currently recorded as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 6 April 2022, but the underlying trend requires careful consideration. Two failures preceded that pass within the same year, including a retest failure on 1 April 2022. While the absence of recorded defects means the specific reasons for refusal cannot be determined from this dataset, the pattern of failing and then passing within days strongly suggests a minor or easily rectifiable issue was addressed immediately prior to the retest. The record demonstrates compliance at the final test but offers no reassurance of mechanical stability between examinations. At 133,488 miles on a 2010 Vauxhall Zafira, annual accumulation sits at approximately 8,343 miles, broadly typical for a vehicle of this age. However, the MOT history is notably sparse, with only three entries recorded in early 2022 against a car sixteen years old. The absence of any tests between 2010 and 2022, or after April 2022, creates a significant blind spot. No mileage progression can be verified across the vehicle's life, and the single recent cluster of tests does not establish whether the odometer reading is consistent or whether gaps in testing indicate periods of non-use, off-road status, or simply missing historical data. Given today's date of 30 August 2026, the most recent test is over four years old, meaning the roadworthy status shown is administrative rather than current. Because the failure reasons are not recorded, any prospective buyer cannot identify the specific component that caused the initial refusals in January and April 2022. Particular attention should be paid to common Zafira wear items at this mileage, including front and rear suspension components such as coil springs and wishbone bushes, brake caliper binding and disc wear, exhaust integrity including the known rear silencer corrosion zone, and structural rust around the rear wheel arches and sills. A pre-purchase inspection should also verify tyre condition, fluid leaks from the engine and gearbox, and the operation of all warning lights and emissions equipment, as these areas frequently generate advisories or failures on high-mileage Zafiras of this generation. buying_score: 30 risk_level: High editorial_insight: The pass is administrative and over four years old relative to the current date, while two failures in early 2022 without disclosed reasons leave the underlying mechanical issue unresolved on paper. Combined with the sparse testing history and inability to verify mileage continuity, the risk profile remains elevated. Prospective buyers must treat this as an unverified vehicle requiring independent mechanical inspection before purchase.