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BD56 PFZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

128,051 mi
Last recorded128,051 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 PFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,051 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers taped together (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,835 miles

Offside headlight poor condition

Nearside Front abs wiring damage to wiring casing

Nearside inner steering rack joint play on limit

Nearside mirror casing missing

Fail 9 Sep 2024 119,828 miles

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

Nearside Front abs wiring damage to wiring casing

Nearside inner steering rack joint play on limit

Nearside mirror casing missing

Offside headlight poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2023 111,514 miles

brake pipes corroded on ends at brake hoses more then one places

play inner steering joints

seat belt slow to retract and casing broken centre rears row

Fail 1 Sep 2023 111,507 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded on ends at brake hoses more then one places

play inner steering joints

seat belt slow to retract and casing broken centre rears row

Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear most belts (in boot) slow to retract

Fail 24 Aug 2022 102,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear most belts (in boot) slow to retract

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,268 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 98,209 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,139 miles

Battery poorly secured

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside centre ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 95,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery poorly secured

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside centre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,585 miles

Both rearmost seat belts slow to retract

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre and offside centre ()

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 28 Aug 2019 92,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rearmost seat belts slow to retract

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre and offside centre ()

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,240 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 89,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,167 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 80,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake cable gaiters split

Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre treads low...no tread on inner and outer edges...split across tread

Fail 3 Jan 2012 48,917 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre treads low...no tread on inner and outer edges...split across tread

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 28,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BD56 PFZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BD56 PFZ, 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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BD56 PFZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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