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AE52 NPO

2002 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,655 mi
Last recorded66,655 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Zafira84,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 66,655 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear Exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,480 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,310 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,828 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in the walls

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,127 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack in the treads

Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,438 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 62,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,501 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 60,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,486 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,360 miles

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

slight split in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight split in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,233 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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AE52 NPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 AE52 NPO, 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 NPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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