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EX52 RKU

2002 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,667 mi
Last recorded180,667 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V83,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 RKU
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Comfort 16V
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 180,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 170,254 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 170,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 158,207 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 14 Sep 2011 157,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 141,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 141,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 128,486 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 128,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 113,675 miles

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

wipers not self parking

Pass 5 Oct 2007 95,591 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 95,591 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 72,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,670 miles

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

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Comfort 16V?

Based on 1,803 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
7,389
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
Brake pipe excessively corroded 89
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
position lamp(s) not working 57
coil spring broken 46
Full Opel Zafira Comfort 16V reliability report

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EX52 RKU is a 2002 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 83,717 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 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX52 RKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Comfort 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Comfort 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX52 RKU is a 2002 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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