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DKZ 8557

2000 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,022 mi
Last recorded105,022 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Zafira95,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 8557
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 105,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under side appears to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration only just passed (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight damage to bumper

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

front wipers poor

Fail 24 Oct 2016 105,010 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipes corroded in places

Exhaust corroded in places

Exhaust leaking gas

Front brake discs worn

Front window screen distorted

Oil leaks

Rear axle bushers slight play

Under side corrosion in places

Fail 11 Oct 2016 105,005 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)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipes corroded in places

Exhaust corroded in places

Exhaust leaking gas

Front brake discs worn

Front window screen distorted

Oil leaks

Rear axle bushers slight play

Under side corrosion in places

Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,663 miles

Both brakepipes at front to rear are corroded.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle bushes are slightly perished.

n/s rear tyre has minor cracks on inner and outer walls.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,112 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,330 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,702 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 84,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,468 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 76,451 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,331 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 67,331 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

header tank was empty have topped up

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,108 miles

osr door hard to open

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,629 miles

Rear wiper blade poor

Unable to open O/S/R door

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 49,629 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade poor

Unable to open O/S/R door

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 41,457 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 41,457 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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DKZ 8557 is a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 95,407 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 DKZ 8557, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DKZ 8557 registered?

DKZ 8557 is a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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