2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · Y1 BNS

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in the September 2025 test at 196,251 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a period of recurring mechanical failures. While the car struggled with compliance issues in 2023 and 2024, the lack of defects in the most recent inspection indicates that the current owner has addressed previously flagged faults and is maintaining a standard of operation. At 196,251 miles over 19 years, the Zafira averages approximately 10,300 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 13,000 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 13,300 miles recorded by September 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly, which often prevents the internal component degradation associated with long periods of sitting. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension and braking system. The September 2024 failure flagged both rear coil springs as corroded, and the 2023 record noted insufficient brake lever travel and poor parking brake efficiency. Although these passed in subsequent tests, the high mileage and age suggest that structural rust on spring mounting points and wear on brake calipers or lines are likely. The previous mention of poor exhaust condition in 2023 also warrants a visual check for thinning metal or structural fractures along the exhaust system.