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AE02 CHC

2002 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

161,031 mi
Last recorded161,031 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Zafira84,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 CHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 161,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 161,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 146,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 131,174 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 131,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,324 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 116,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,041 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 115,030 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

3d lettering used on number plates

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on discs

o/s/f plastic inner wing loose

o/s/f seat covering wearing

rad. header tank empty

rear ext. heat shield loose

rearmost seats folded away

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 110,082 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 110,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

3d lettering used on number plates

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front plastic inner wings loose

ext. system getting rusty in places

front brake pads starting to get low on tread

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on discs

light fogging on edges of screen

o/s/f seat covering wearing

rear ext. heat shield loose

rear most seats folded away

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 13 Jun 2013 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 98,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,096 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low and perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine been overfilled with oil

Fail 20 Jul 2011 93,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres starting to get low and perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine been overfilled with oil

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,780 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light intermittantly on

rear no.plate deteriated

Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light intermittantly on

rear no.plate deteriated

Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,421 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 63,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,169 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 50,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AE02 CHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,447 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE02 CHC, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 CHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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