2001 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · YH51 FHM
2001 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 147,458 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH51 FHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2023
- 147,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH51 FHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (YH51 FHM) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
YH51 FHM Mileage History
- 07/10/2021137,164 mi
- 07/10/2021137,164 mi
- 05/10/2022142,605 mi+5,441 mi
- 05/10/2022142,605 mi
- 07/11/2023147,458 mi+4,853 mi
Average of roughly 4,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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