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AE02 VMW

2002 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,924 mi
Last recorded152,924 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Zafira84,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 152,924 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 152,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 144,351 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 144,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 131,671 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 131,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 124,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both of the joints on middle and rear boxes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking in between the treads

engine management light on permanently

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside body slight damage

Pass 31 May 2014 111,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 107,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 May 2013 107,694 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 103,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,256 miles

front engine mount bush worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 96,256 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front engine mount bush worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,359 miles

rear exhaust sheild insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,207 miles

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,203 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,264 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 7 Apr 2008 71,264 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,166 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 61,166 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,257 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 50,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 VMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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