2002 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Diesel · RF02 NKA
2002 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 136,393 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF02 NKA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 136,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF02 NKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Zafira (RF02 NKA) between June 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RF02 NKA Mileage History
- 12/06/200640,186 mi
- 18/06/200750,811 mi+10,625 mi
- 20/06/200858,297 mi+7,486 mi
- 15/06/200965,115 mi+6,818 mi
- 15/06/200965,115 mi
- 17/06/201072,073 mi+6,958 mi
- 17/06/201179,288 mi+7,215 mi
- 13/06/201286,454 mi+7,166 mi
- 05/08/201395,547 mi+9,093 mi
- 08/12/2014103,630 mi+8,083 mi
- 08/12/2014103,630 mi
- 04/01/2016109,046 mi+5,416 mi
- 16/01/2017111,188 mi+2,142 mi
- 16/01/2017111,188 mi
- 12/01/2018114,073 mi+2,885 mi
- 12/01/2018114,073 mi
- 19/01/2019117,918 mi+3,845 mi
- 19/01/2019117,918 mi
- 01/02/2020121,398 mi+3,480 mi
- 07/02/2020121,418 mi+20 mi
- 16/02/2021123,817 mi+2,399 mi
- 16/02/2021123,817 mi
- 15/02/2022126,761 mi+2,944 mi
- 15/02/2022126,761 mi
- 21/02/2023130,550 mi+3,789 mi
- 21/02/2023130,550 mi
- 23/02/2024133,689 mi+3,139 mi
- 26/02/2024133,689 mi
- 12/02/2025136,393 mi+2,704 mi
Average of roughly 5,152 miles per year across 29 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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