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B3 LMV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 LMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 98,328 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2026 98,328 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 97,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 97,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 95,588 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake just met limit

Fail 12 May 2023 95,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake just met limit

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 94,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,582 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 92,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 91,126 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 91,126 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,220 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,753 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,533 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,585 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,038 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 67,031 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,006 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 53,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,167 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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B3 LMV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B3 LMV, 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 B3 LMV registered?

B3 LMV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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