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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V657 FHCMOT history

V657 FHC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 4 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
141,403 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V657 FHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V657 FHC was last recorded at 141,403 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,399 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,403 miles
  • 2023 – 141,010 miles
  • 2022 – 140,331 miles
  • 2021 – 138,742 miles
  • 2020 – 136,948 miles
  • 2019 – 133,662 miles
  • 2018 – 128,241 miles
  • 2017 – 122,450 miles
  • 2016 – 112,336 miles
  • 2015 – 103,250 miles
  • 2014 – 92,900 miles
  • 2013 – 84,022 miles
  • 2012 – 71,060 miles
  • 2011 – 61,212 miles
  • 2010 – 54,233 miles
  • 2009 – 41,944 miles
  • 2008 – 36,590 miles
  • 2007 – 29,916 miles
  • 2006 – 24,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,403 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,403 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,403 miles
    Test number
    483740193638
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail141,399 miles (+389)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,399 miles
    Test number
    272105582868
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass141,010 miles (+679)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,010 miles
    Test number
    558084932512
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass140,331 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,331 miles
    Test number
    847534483358
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail140,330 miles (+1,588)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,330 miles
    Test number
    846069414903
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass138,742 miles (+1,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,742 miles
    Test number
    119220343342
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass136,948 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,948 miles
    Test number
    758374853394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,662 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,662 miles
    Test number
    288167589974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass128,241 miles (+17)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,241 miles
    Test number
    357518185326
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail128,224 miles (+5,774)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,224 miles
    Test number
    526808488157
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass122,450 miles (+10,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    905692012817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass112,336 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    420684108919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail112,334 miles (+9,084)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,334 miles
    Test number
    465098512055
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass103,250 miles (+10,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,250 miles
    Test number
    125967075446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar upper ball joint seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass92,900 miles (+8,878)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    357916544459
    • Note6th and 7th seats and seat belts not checked. Seats are in the floor
    • NoteNearside and Offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

  16. Pass84,022 miles (+12,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    468728243284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass71,060 miles (+9,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    117439242263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass61,212 miles (+6,979)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    805110051298
    • NoteBoth front to rear and both front inner brake pipes corroded.
    • NoteOil level was below minimum .
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition.
    • NoteRearmost seats not erected at time of test (seatbelts not checked)

  19. Fail54,233 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,233 miles
    Test number
    232571550264
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass51,233 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,233 miles
    Test number
    363271050443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,229 miles1 repaired6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,229 miles
    Test number
    302501630110
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished/cracked
    • NoteO/s and n/s wipers smeary
    • NotePower steering pipe on rack slightly corroded
    • NoteRear number plate strarting to deteriorate

  22. Pass49,229 miles (+7,285)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,229 miles
    Test number
    600371430141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished/cracked
    • NoteO/s and n/s wipers smeary
    • NotePower steering pipe on rack slightly corroded
    • NoteRear number plate strarting to deteriorate

  23. Pass41,944 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,944 miles
    Test number
    512900019160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,590 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,590 miles
    Test number
    992614618169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,916 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,916 miles
    Test number
    100002267011
    • NoteUNABLE TO TEST REAR SEAT BELTS PROPERLY DUE TO CHILD SEATS

  26. Fail29,914 miles (+5,047)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,914 miles
    Test number
    993622767036
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUNABLE TO TEST O/S REAR AND CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT PROPERLY DUE TO CHILD SEATS

  27. Pass24,867 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,867 miles
    Test number
    390125066000
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V657 FHC

Does V657 FHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V657 FHC expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V657 FHC?
The MOT on V657 FHC expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V657 FHC done?
V657 FHC was recorded at 141,403 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 6,293 miles a year.
Has V657 FHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V657 FHC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V657 FHC 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 V657 FHC find?
V657 FHC passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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