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AK51 UTM

2001 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,436 mi
Last recorded136,436 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira89,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front disc and pad condition

n/s/r park brake condition

o/s/f brake pipe security

rear brake pipe conditions

rear disc back plate conditions

spare missing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,247 miles

os/ns front tyres tread low

park brake reading at 16% (min requirement)

rear seats removed

rear wiper condt

Fail 6 Sep 2016 133,247 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

os/ns front tyres tread low

park brake reading at 16% (min requirement)

rear seats removed

rear wiper condt

Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,877 miles

eml lamp on inspection advised

light stark in poor condtion replacement advised

Fail 27 Aug 2015 124,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml lamp on inspection advised

light stark in poor condtion replacement advised

Pass 4 Sep 2014 117,566 miles

advisory eml warning light is on

Fail 4 Sep 2014 117,566 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advisory eml warning light is on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,480 miles

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)

engine light on

Fail 30 Aug 2013 113,480 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

engine light on

Fail 13 Oct 2012 107,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 107,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 100,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on

Front brake disc`s lipped on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Traction control light on

Fail 27 Jul 2011 100,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on

Front brake disc`s lipped on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Traction control light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,749 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2010 94,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake back plates corroded

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,298 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 86,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front flexi brake hose ferrules are starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,334 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,234 miles

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

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

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 UTM is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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