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AK06 TYW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,283 mi
Last recorded112,283 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 TYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,283 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch loose

Fail 25 Jan 2019 112,283 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 109,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,507 miles

Front front bumper damage

Fail 17 Nov 2016 105,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front bumper damage

Pass 28 Nov 2015 100,531 miles

OFS drumstick in steering rack has slight play

OFS tyre inner edge has worn

Tapping noise resonating from engine

both front wheels have a scraping noise when rotated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 93,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 76,689 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,491 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat is loose

Gearbox showing signs of oil leak

Service light (INSP) illuminated

Spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 48,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat is loose

Gearbox showing signs of oil leak

Service light (INSP) illuminated

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,484 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low, and cracking between the treads

unable to inspect offside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,562 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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AK06 TYW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK06 TYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK06 TYW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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