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YK51 FUW

2001 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FUW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 138,920 miles

nearside h/light slightly loose, one mounting broken

one mounting broken rear exhaust box

Fail 28 Apr 2017 138,918 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure one mounting broken (1.7.3)

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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside h/light slightly loose, one mounting broken

one mounting broken rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Apr 2016 131,484 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 131,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 121,422 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 121,416 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 116,679 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

perishing in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer & rear heat shield in poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust section in poor condition

damage to windscreen

offside number plate lamp would benefit from attention

rear exhaust section in poor condition and heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2011 104,671 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition & heat shield above loose

slight corrosion in offside front brake pipe

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,671 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition & heat shield above loose

slight corrosion in offside front brake pipe

Pass 5 Oct 2010 98,172 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 98,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,913 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 91,918 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,308 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,068 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,567 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 44,791 miles

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 FUW is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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