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MK02 VLB

2002 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V83,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VLB
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Comfort 16V
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 132,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 132,639 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 126,612 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 119,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 115,431 miles

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 7 Feb 2018 115,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,691 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 108,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,645 miles

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,636 miles

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

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,721 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 101,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,651 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 85,637 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,465 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 42,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 36,622 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 36,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,965 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 28,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,955 miles

b rake pads 3/4 worn

rear exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

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
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MK02 VLB is a 2002 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MK02 VLB, 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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MK02 VLB is a 2002 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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