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BD55 EER

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,058 mi
Last recorded111,058 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 EER
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 111,058 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 111,054 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 106,432 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 106,428 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 99,026 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 91,096 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 91,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear and cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s inn rack joint

Fail 13 Jan 2022 82,765 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear and cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,668 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,580 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 68,566 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,184 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,546 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 60,546 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,180 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,721 miles

accident damage to nearside rear

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,167 miles

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 18 Feb 2010 31,842 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,003 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 27,003 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)

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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BD55 EER is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD55 EER, 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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BD55 EER is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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