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AK56 NUV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,965 mi
Last recorded143,965 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusting at unions and have slight pitting also (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant low

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Sep 2024 143,965 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lamp faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusting at unions and have slight pitting also (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth near to cords

Nearside headlamp lens slightly faded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant low

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,007 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone "A" x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe swollen under coating at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe swollen under coating at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre very small nail in sidewall/tread (marked in yellow) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section at rear silencer joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 117,350 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near side and off side have slight play/movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section next to rear silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,672 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 102,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,592 miles

Rear brake disc's slightly lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 66,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc's slightly lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,607 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2010 32,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise only rear wiper blade worn / split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,634 miles

advise only rear wiper blade worn / split

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,143 miles

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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AK56 NUV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK56 NUV, 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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AK56 NUV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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