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YK51 FTT

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,455 mi
Last recorded149,455 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FTT
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 149,455 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 149,455 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 148,417 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Fail 9 Oct 2024 148,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Fail 17 Sep 2024 148,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seats belts

Pass 19 Sep 2023 147,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 18 Sep 2023 147,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 145,986 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 145,084 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 145,084 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 144,279 miles

Both rear tyres starting perish.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 142,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2017 140,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 140,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 134,727 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2016 134,727 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

gearbox mounting deteriorating

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,019 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 124,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 117,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2013 117,317 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,437 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear centre stop light in /opp

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Sep 2011 102,437 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear centre stop light in /opp

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Sep 2010 89,502 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 89,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,097 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Sep 2009 78,097 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,604 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,946 miles

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.front brake pads starting to wear

Fail 27 Sep 2007 59,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 27 Sep 2005 41,962 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 41,962 miles

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

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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YK51 FTT is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YK51 FTT, 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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YK51 FTT is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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