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SW02 FYC

2002 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,705 mi
Last recorded72,705 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Zafira84,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 FYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,705 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 72,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,626 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade us

Fail 17 Feb 2015 66,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade us

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,244 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,244 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,355 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,355 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,192 miles

Middle row centre seat lap belt cought underneath seat. Unable to fully assess belt condition.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,114 miles

chips in screen

front pads look low

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,121 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 16,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,781 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 8,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,721 miles

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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SW02 FYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,447 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 SW02 FYC, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW02 FYC registered?

SW02 FYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is SW02 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 FYC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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