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AK56 VHU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,144 mi
Last recorded129,144 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 129,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,152 miles

Nearside 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)

front braker discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 6 Nov 2012 109,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

front braker discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,264 miles

clutch pedal feels wrong in operation

eml on sometimes

nearside front fog broken

nearside sill paint come off

offside dip beam pattern a bit vague

pads getting down front and rear

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,958 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 73,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,837 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to limit

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 VHU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHU, 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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What year was AK56 VHU registered?

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

Is AK56 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 VHU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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