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AK56 OCB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 127,344 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 127,272 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended behind driver (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 122,864 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Middle row outer belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam corded

Small chips in screen

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,483 miles

Centre to rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,983 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 10 Oct 2019 114,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake arm stuck down

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,468 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 112,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear in both sides ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty in inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed scrubbed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear in both sides ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty in inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 71,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 61,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside side mirror missing

offside rear tyre unevenly worn + wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,651 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,886 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 12 Oct 2009 21,886 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre inner edge wear

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 OCB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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