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AK51 UPO

2001 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,268 mi
Last recorded139,268 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira89,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 139,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front , lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers severely corroded

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Jul 2018 131,341 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 131,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,339 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 124,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 115,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,851 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,498 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 101,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 93,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,850 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,464 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 86,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,736 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 79,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,349 miles

Major oil leak from engine, oil blowing back under car.No oil showing on dip stick.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,894 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,598 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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AK51 UPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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