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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L7 RKLMOT history

L7 RKL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 18 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

L7 RKL blue Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
136,001 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 RKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 RKL was last recorded at 136,001 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 3,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,663 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,338 miles
Average per year
6,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,001 miles
  • 2023 – 132,663 miles
  • 2022 – 128,436 miles
  • 2021 – 124,812 miles
  • 2020 – 123,632 miles
  • 2019 – 119,066 miles
  • 2018 – 114,017 miles
  • 2017 – 105,999 miles
  • 2016 – 100,253 miles
  • 2015 – 92,909 miles
  • 2014 – 85,268 miles
  • 2013 – 77,158 miles
  • 2012 – 71,417 miles
  • 2011 – 65,387 miles
  • 2010 – 62,500 miles
  • 2009 – 45,292 miles
  • 2008 – 29,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,001 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mounting has some play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on outer edges

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,001 miles (+3,338)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,001 miles
    Test number
    976096350540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mounting has some play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on outer edges

  2. Pass132,663 miles (+4,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,663 miles
    Test number
    677481020265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension unit mounting has some play

  3. Pass128,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,436 miles
    Test number
    402880457619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,436 miles (+3,624)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,436 miles
    Test number
    292464173817
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass124,812 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,812 miles
    Test number
    222064215330
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,812 miles (+1,180)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,812 miles
    Test number
    570301268976
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,632 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    123,632 miles
    Test number
    875587089157
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both little ends detached (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,630 miles (+4,564)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,630 miles
    Test number
    117936010484
    • MajorBattery leaking from live terminal (4.13 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both little ends detached (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    660730941309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

  10. Fail119,066 miles (+5,049)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    352939051135
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

  11. Pass114,017 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,017 miles
    Test number
    163531052415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,951 miles (+7,952)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    512548134876
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass105,999 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,999 miles
    Test number
    884856697195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,253 miles
    Test number
    890717454537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,253 miles (+7,344)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,253 miles
    Test number
    716370554943
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass92,909 miles (+7,641)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,909 miles
    Test number
    217869965087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,268 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    795281774033
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished on sidewalls and nearside rear is worn on edges

  18. Fail85,268 miles (+8,110)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    349441474080
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished on sidewalls and nearside rear is worn on edges

  19. Pass77,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,158 miles
    Test number
    588481773087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,158 miles (+5,741)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,158 miles
    Test number
    198741273086
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail71,417 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    116127362405
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass71,417 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    227027562089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,387 miles (+2,887)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    608223471032
    • NoteO/s door mirror broken
    • NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded

  24. Pass62,500 miles (+17,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    491880130361
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,292 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,292 miles
    Test number
    403625729422
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteOffside wing mirror loose
    • NoteRear pads low

  26. Fail45,292 miles (+8,393)2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,292 miles
    Test number
    904665229344
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteOffside wing mirror loose
    • NoteRear pads low

  27. Pass36,899 miles (+6,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,899 miles
    Test number
    532003479052
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail29,992 miles (+1,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,992 miles
    Test number
    284069548279
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  29. Pass28,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,870 miles
    Test number
    134320678448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 RKL

Does L7 RKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 RKL expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 RKL?
The MOT on L7 RKL expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 RKL done?
L7 RKL was recorded at 136,001 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 6,643 miles a year.
Has L7 RKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 RKL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 RKL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L7 RKL find?
L7 RKL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front top suspension mounting has some play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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