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AK56 YJD

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,634 mi
Last recorded120,634 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 120,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 120,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and out of shape and below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 116,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 116,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 100,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,554 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 98,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,657 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box & front flexi pipe outer skins deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,911 miles

Exhaust noisy centre section, outer skin broke away also flexy damaged on outer casing (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak under side of engine ()

both front inner tie rods have slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2017 78,911 miles

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

Exhaust noisy centre section, outer skin broke away also flexy damaged on outer casing (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak under side of engine ()

both front inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,860 miles

Oil leak ()

coolant leak

exhaust centre outer skin corroded and split and has slight blow

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 67,846 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,838 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn & cracked

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2012 42,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,251 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,463 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 24,463 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 24,417 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r lamp outer lens damaged but not affecting performance

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 YJD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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