2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · YP09 OCM

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness profile with a maintenance history indicating a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in February 2023 at 140,949 miles, the failure in November 2022 reveals significant mechanical and safety lapses. The trend shows a persistent failure to address recurring issues, such as oil leaks and suspension wear, which reappear across multiple years, suggesting the owner only addresses the minimum requirements to pass the inspection rather than resolving underlying mechanical faults. At 17 years old, the recorded 140,949 miles represent an average of approximately 8,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical family-car usage. However, the data shows a notable gap in mileage between December 2020 and January 2022, where the vehicle covered only 19,761 miles over thirteen months. This period of lower use often correlates with the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the perishing sidewalls and uneven wear noted in the 2020, 2022, and 2023 records. A physical inspection must focus on the persistent oil leak which has been flagged since at least 2020, as this could indicate escalating engine gasket or seal failure that will eventually increase cost. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage showed play in both 2022 and 2023, indicating that suspension components are reaching the end of their life. Buyers should also verify the wheel alignment, as the history of inner-edge tyre wear on the nearside rear suggests a persistent geometry issue or worn bushes that remains unaddressed.