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RK51 FOT

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,880 mi
Last recorded154,880 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FOT
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 154,880 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Sills are rusty at the rear

Fail 15 Jun 2017 154,314 miles

Emissions not tested Due to the state of the exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sills are rusty at the rear

Pass 24 Jun 2016 145,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Unable to check N/S/R/R seat and belt as boot is full

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 145,181 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Rear most (6.2.A.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Done (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Unable to check N/S/R/R seat and belt as boot is full

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 137,370 miles

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

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

engine oil over rack

Fail 26 Jun 2015 137,370 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil over rack

Pass 1 Jul 2014 132,969 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 132,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine ecu light on

major leak from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2013 126,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2013 126,471 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 117,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear & nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,789 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 110,789 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 107,541 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 107,517 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 104,038 miles

brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 99,378 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 99,378 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FOT is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver 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 FOT, 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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RK51 FOT is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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