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AV56 CEY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,047 mi
Last recorded139,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 CEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 139,047 miles

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

Offside Front steering joint movement

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Jul 2023 139,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front steering joint movement

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,272 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 112,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp mount broken

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main trailing arm bush has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear steel rim fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main trailing arm bush has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and rattling on rear beam axle (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 101,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower arm bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected track rod got play in it (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected track rod got play in it (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,112 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 96,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,290 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight resistance when rotated

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

Nearside Rear axle carrier rubber bush deteriorating and has slight movement

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear axle carrier rubber bush deteriorating and has slight movement

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel has slight resistance when rotated

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

Nearside Rear axle carrier rubber bush deteriorating and has slight movement

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear axle carrier rubber bush deteriorating and has slight movement

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,234 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear axle carrier rubber bush deteriorated and has play

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,114 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing lower on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing lower on inner edge

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,187 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,526 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,539 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,159 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,651 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 35,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AV56 CEY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver 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 AV56 CEY, 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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AV56 CEY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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