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AP06 BZS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,047 mi
Last recorded117,047 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 BZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi up to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi up to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 117,035 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi up to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi up to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at nearside bottom corner..... (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 114,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manfold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 111,990 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r backplate corroded

o/s/r backplate corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 111,990 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak at manifold area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle & can not be opened from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability bent (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust heatshield around exhaust manifold insecure

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r backplate corroded

o/s/r backplate corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 108,059 miles

both rear back plates corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

emissions not tested due too exhaust leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2017 108,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear back plates corroded

emissions not tested due too exhaust leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 31 May 2016 102,503 miles

Engine management lamp on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2016 102,503 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management lamp on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,804 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,804 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edge

slight wear in both in ner steering arms

Pass 26 May 2014 82,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front steering arms have slight play

slight gearbox leak

Fail 25 May 2014 82,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front steering arms have slight play

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight gearbox leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,115 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 51,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,016 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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AP06 BZS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP06 BZS, 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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AP06 BZS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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