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AK56 NWE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

155,012 mi
Last recorded155,012 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 155,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 155,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases b box and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rear door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 151,000 miles

Central seat belt catch damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2024 151,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both dull not allowing aim pattern to be displayed (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2024 151,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both dull not allowing aim pattern to be displayed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 145,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear also deformed slightly with flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 145,625 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear also deformed slightly with flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2022 139,157 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,442 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 132,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2021 132,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 127,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 127,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,312 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,284 miles

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,575 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,377 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,176 miles

offside steering tie rod has play in ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,881 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 56,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,687 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 36,456 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 NWE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AK56 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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