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A16 RYK

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,498 mi
Last recorded78,498 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,835 miles

off side rear tyre slightly worn on inner/outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,054 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,677 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 61,526 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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,501 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 61,456 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,462 miles

offside rear tyre edge wearing out

Fail 27 Sep 2012 55,409 miles

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

offside rear tyre edge wearing out

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wind screen has slight over spray

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 23 Sep 2011

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wind screen has slight over spray

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,120 miles

both front brake disc inner slightly worn

offside rear tyre outer wall strating to crack up

strong advice nearside rear tyre inner tread slightly low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,890 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED, SPLIT/PERISHED.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,420 miles

unable to test rear seatbelts. †slight bwear on front brakediscs.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,865 miles

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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A16 RYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 78,904 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 A16 RYK, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 RYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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