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Y478 KSC

2001 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,783 mi
Last recorded131,783 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V104,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 KSC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Comfort 16V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,783 miles

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

Fuel breather pipe at bulkhead corroded through.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Slight corrosion evident at n/s/r upper spring seat.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 131,778 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel breather pipe at bulkhead corroded through.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 125,310 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 121,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake discs pitted/scored

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Fail 30 Jul 2013 121,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake discs pitted/scored

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,108 miles

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

metal fuel pipe corroding front

Fail 27 Jul 2012 106,108 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

metal fuel pipe corroding front

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,404 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 97,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,637 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside front headlight has 1 mount broken and is slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre wearing around inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 86,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front headlight has 1 mount broken and is slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre wearing around inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,724 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 74,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,162 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 56,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,885 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Comfort 16V?

Based on 1,803 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
7,389
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
Brake pipe excessively corroded 89
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
position lamp(s) not working 57
coil spring broken 46
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Y478 KSC is a 2001 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 104,612 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 Comfort 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y478 KSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Comfort 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Zafira Comfort 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y478 KSC is a 2001 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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