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AE52 HGL

2002 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,203 mi
Last recorded158,203 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Zafira84,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 158,203 miles

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

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 158,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 141,546 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Oct 2012 141,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Aug 2011 127,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 127,199 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,155 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 111,155 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,549 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 82,387 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 82,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,393 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AE52 HGL is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE52 HGL, 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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AE52 HGL is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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