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AK51 UVD

2001 Vauxhall Zafira

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,858 mi
Last recorded87,858 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira89,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 87,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

front lower engine mounting bush deteriorated

nsf inner cv boot split

Fail 23 Dec 2011 87,857 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

front lower engine mounting bush deteriorated

nsf inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Dec 2010 78,008 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2010 78,008 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 67,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,347 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2008 60,347 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust system outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2007 125,018 miles

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

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

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

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 UVD is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UVD, 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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What year was AK51 UVD registered?

AK51 UVD is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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