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AK56 YMS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 140,280 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 139,925 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 137,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 128,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 112,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 93,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 89,858 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 86,940 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 May 2016 86,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,021 miles

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

slight play at both sides front steering arms

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,011 miles

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

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,166 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 YMS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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