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YK51 FVS

2001 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,114 mi
Last recorded120,114 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,114 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 102,582 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 102,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 92,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,172 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2012 85,679 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2012 85,679 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 83,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,505 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 69,505 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,001 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 67,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,648 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 60,648 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 4 Oct 2006 56,045 miles

uneven tyre wear to off side front

Fail 3 Oct 2006 56,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Off side front tyre tread wearing uneven.

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 FVS 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 55.6%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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