2016 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · YY16 ODJ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 21 May 2026 at 86 766 miles with only minor advisories – an oil leak, and wear to the nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes. This follows a clear pattern of worsening faults from 2022 through 2025, after which the recent pass indicates the maintenance trend has improved following significant repairs. At 86 766 miles the car averages roughly 8 700 miles per year, which is typical for a ten‑year‑old Vauxhall Zafira. MOT entries exist for every year from 2019 to 2026, showing consistent annual use with no large gaps in the test history. A prospective buyer should examine the front and rear suspension closely, paying particular attention to coil springs, shock absorber bushes and suspension arm pins or bushes, as these components have repeatedly appeared as faults or advisories. The brake system also warrants a thorough check, given the rear brake pipe’s bulging oxide corrosion in 2025 and the front brake pads wearing thin in 2024. Tyre condition should be inspected for wear, edge damage, tears and tread depth adequacy, since similar issues have been recorded across multiple years. Finally, test the headlamp main‑beam, windscreen wiper effectiveness and the TPS light, and verify the source and seriousness of the minor oil leak noted in 2026.