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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y253 KUYMOT history

Y253 KUY is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

Y253 KUY silver Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
106,244 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 KUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y253 KUY was last recorded at 106,244 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,203 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
1,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,244 miles
  • 2023 – 106,203 miles
  • 2022 – 105,861 miles
  • 2021 – 105,374 miles
  • 2020 – 104,816 miles
  • 2019 – 104,443 miles
  • 2018 – 104,017 miles
  • 2017 – 103,630 miles
  • 2016 – 103,304 miles
  • 2015 – 101,988 miles
  • 2014 – 101,748 miles
  • 2013 – 101,403 miles
  • 2012 – 100,931 miles
  • 2011 – 100,491 miles
  • 2010 – 100,068 miles
  • 2009 – 99,780 miles
  • 2008 – 90,481 miles
  • 2007 – 82,345 miles
  • 2006 – 69,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,244 miles
  • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system under the break servo ( both pipes ) (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,244 miles (+41)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,244 miles
    Test number
    909604414191
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system under the break servo ( both pipes ) (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass106,203 miles (+342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    707351039160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,861 miles (+487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,861 miles
    Test number
    499410503308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,374 miles (+558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,374 miles
    Test number
    575239727779
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass104,816 miles (+373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,816 miles
    Test number
    809920975625
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass104,443 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,443 miles
    Test number
    336866058427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,427 miles (+410)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    507445804904
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,017 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    336353877579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,630 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,630 miles
    Test number
    162337084530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,620 miles (+316)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,620 miles
    Test number
    738154498423
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass103,304 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,304 miles
    Test number
    241294728397
    • AdvisoryParking brake may need adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside parking brake only just met the required performance.

  12. Fail103,296 miles (+1,308)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    403647517616
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mounts starting to perish

  13. Pass101,988 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,988 miles
    Test number
    117219425138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,748 miles (+345)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,748 miles
    Test number
    555653934179
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass101,403 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,403 miles
    Test number
    446187123165
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail101,391 miles (+460)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,391 miles
    Test number
    696392223118
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass100,931 miles (+440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,931 miles
    Test number
    726474412191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass100,491 miles (+423)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    976869621141
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly coroded/pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs coroded/pitted

  19. Pass100,068 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    171815330168
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Fail100,060 miles (+280)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    961524730199
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass99,780 miles (+9,299)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,780 miles
    Test number
    494454339186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,481 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,481 miles
    Test number
    124037038194
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass90,481 miles (+8,136)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,481 miles
    Test number
    944057938166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,345 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    364797707413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,343 miles (+12,754)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,343 miles
    Test number
    492185407231
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine idle erratic

  26. Pass69,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    561583196187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y253 KUY

Does Y253 KUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 KUY expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 KUY?
The MOT on Y253 KUY expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 KUY done?
Y253 KUY was recorded at 106,244 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 1,994 miles a year.
Has Y253 KUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 KUY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y253 KUY 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 Y253 KUY find?
Y253 KUY failed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: rear brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 2; offside front brake pipe leaking on an air braking system under the break servo ( both pipes ); offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area.

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