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RK51 EXU

2001 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,720 mi
Last recorded144,720 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 EXU
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 144,720 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

ECU light on

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front subframe bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 144,717 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted to rear

ECU light on

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front subframe bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 138,067 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade u/s

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 131,453 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 131,441 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,545 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 126,545 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 122,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 122,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 115,363 miles

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

offside front brake pipe under chassis corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2012 115,234 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust emissions close to limit on lambda result

offside front brake pipe under chassis corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 103,298 miles

brake pipe under offside front chassis corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2011 103,232 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipe under offside front chassis corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,318 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 91,084 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,466 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,639 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,414 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,932 miles

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

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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RK51 EXU is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 93,144 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK51 EXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK51 EXU registered?

RK51 EXU is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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