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V221 KBV

2000 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

122,810 mi
Last recorded122,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Zafira95,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 KBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 122,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare wheel carrier only just secure

Fail 4 Jan 2018 122,810 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function top mount seriously weakened by corrosion (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare wheel carrier only just secure

Pass 11 Jan 2017 117,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 116,998 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes going to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,536 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 112,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,810 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 108,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,034 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 106,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013
Fail 10 Jan 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,167 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 87,167 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010
Fail 6 Jan 2010

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 73,370 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 73,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

discs started to wear

oil leak

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 29 Dec 2007 66,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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V221 KBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 95,407 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 V221 KBV, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V221 KBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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