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A17 KVC

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2020 104,378 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,768 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 87,768 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both side wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both sides rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,553 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,832 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,547 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 55,602 miles

o/s handbrake effort

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2012 55,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake effort

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,229 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 44,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,766 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 34,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,369 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear tyres perished on top outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,960 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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A17 KVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A17 KVC, 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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A17 KVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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