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AB08 ZMY

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,417 mi
Last recorded121,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ZMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 121,417 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 121,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 113,368 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 113,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,864 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Mar 2018 102,862 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Jun 2017 97,559 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 97,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,403 miles

slight damage on screen

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,162 miles

off side front tyre inside edge devoid of tread

slight damage on off side front screen

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,129 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 62,095 miles

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

slight wear on inner edge of both front tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,639 miles

inside edge devoid of tread on near side and off side front tyres

slight damage on off side screen

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,095 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight damage on off side front screen

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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AB08 ZMY is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 75,375 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 AB08 ZMY, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 ZMY registered?

AB08 ZMY is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AB08 ZMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 ZMY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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