2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · KY53 HBO
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 97,953 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY53 HBO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
- 97,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 HBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (KY53 HBO) between July 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
KY53 HBO Mileage History
- 26/07/200627,313 mi
- 14/08/200736,481 mi+9,168 mi
- 06/08/200842,246 mi+5,765 mi
- 06/08/200842,246 mi
- 13/08/200949,021 mi+6,775 mi
- 15/07/201055,676 mi+6,655 mi
- 07/11/201162,603 mi+6,927 mi
- 15/05/201367,027 mi+4,424 mi
- 23/05/201472,097 mi+5,070 mi
- 07/05/201575,642 mi+3,545 mi
- 07/05/201575,642 mi
- 07/05/201679,247 mi+3,605 mi
- 07/05/201679,247 mi
- 11/05/201784,427 mi+5,180 mi
- 27/04/201886,211 mi+1,784 mi
- 13/05/201992,722 mi+6,511 mi
- 02/06/202095,107 mi+2,385 mi
- 05/05/202196,669 mi+1,562 mi
- 26/05/202297,421 mi+752 mi
- 14/07/202397,861 mi+440 mi
- 14/07/202397,861 mi
- 11/07/202497,953 mi+92 mi
- 11/07/202497,953 mi
Average of roughly 3,933 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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