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AK51 LVF

2001 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,296 mi
Last recorded153,296 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira89,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 153,296 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 10 May 2012 153,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 139,602 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 139,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2011 138,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

offside wiper blade damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 135,114 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 135,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 129,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 126,775 miles

osf brake pipe to flex corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2010 126,698 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf brake pipe to flex corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2009 122,129 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 122,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 115,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 110,619 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 110,572 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 101,586 miles

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

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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AK51 LVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 89,385 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 AK51 LVF, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK51 LVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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