2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · YA11 BWN

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance history indicating a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 130,650 miles resulted in a pass only after a failure involving multiple critical defects. While the car is currently roadworthy, the presence of a fractured offside rear coil spring and three tyres at or below the legal limit in the failed test suggests the owner only addresses the minimum requirements to pass an inspection rather than performing scheduled maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 92,119 miles and the 2024 test at 112,257 miles, the vehicle covered over 20,000 miles in a year, followed by another 18,400 miles in the following year. This period of higher usage explains the accelerated wear observed on components like tyres and bearings, though the persistent presence of an oil leak recorded in every single test since 2023 indicates a long-term engine issue that has never been effectively rectified. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The nearside rear wheel bearing was flagged as noisy in 2023 and progressed to excessive play by 2024; the buyer should verify if this component has since been replaced. The pitted and scored rear brake discs noted in late 2025 indicate the braking system is reaching the end of its functional life. Given the recurring oil leak and the history of fractured coil springs, a professional mechanical check is required to determine if there is hidden structural corrosion or further severity to the engine leak.