2017 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · WN17 VLG

The 2017 Vauxhall Zafira presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 29 April 2026 at 65,007 miles with only minor advisories. The tester flagged an oil leak, though not deemed excessive under item 8.4.1 (a) (i), and noted the offside rear service brake was binding, but again not excessively under item 1.2.1 (f). These are not failures, yet both warrant monitoring. The vehicle has not failed a test since 2023, and the gap between advisories has narrowed, suggesting the current keeper has addressed the more serious defects that appeared three years ago. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 44,933 miles on 26 April 2023 to 50,757 miles on 23 April 2024, the Zafira covered 5,824 miles in roughly twelve months. The following year it added 7,143 miles, reaching 57,900 miles by 29 April 2025. In the most recent twelve-month interval it has added just 7,107 miles, arriving at 65,007 miles on 29 April 2026. This equates to approximately 7,200 miles per year across its life, which is typical for a family MPV of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer irregularities. The 2023 failure is the most revealing entry in the record. On 26 April 2023 the tester found a nail in the offside rear tyre, a coolant leak, and a deep cut in the nearside front outer tyre exposing the ply or cords under item 5.2.3 (d) (i). The car passed the following day at the same mileage, meaning all three defects were rectified within twenty-four hours. This pattern suggests the previous owner responded promptly to the failure, though the combination of a penetrating tyre damage, a coolant leak, and a windscreen fault on the same test points to a period of deferred basic upkeep. The windscreen advisory has since appeared again in 2024 and was noted as not affecting the driver's view, but a buyer should inspect the screen carefully for any crack propagation or stone chips near the swept area. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on three areas. First, check the offside rear brake caliper and disc for signs of drag or uneven wear, given the binding advisory recorded in April 2026. Second, examine the engine and gearbox for fresh oil residue around the rocker cover gasket, sump, or gearbox seals, as the oil leak advisory indicates a seepage issue that may worsen. Third, inspect the nearside front tyre sidewall for any residual damage or replacement history, and verify the coolant system holds pressure without visible leaks around the radiator, hoses, or expansion tank. The structural underside should also be checked for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, as these are common deterioration points on Zafiras of this age and mileage.