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A12 FBR

2000 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,388 mi
Last recorded133,388 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Zafira95,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 133,388 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 133,388 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount insecure (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,290 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

underbody corroded in various places

various chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2015 123,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 123,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 118,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,217 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 105,429 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre and rear poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012 105,429 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre and rear poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2011 98,329 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,464 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,007 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,515 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 41,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front nimber plate damadged †o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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A12 FBR is a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 95,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 FBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 FBR registered?

A12 FBR is a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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