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BF56 GVL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,928 mi
Last recorded98,928 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 98,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pipe(s) coated in grease

Reverse lamp inoperative

Slight damage to offside rear lens cover

Slight play in inner steering rack joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2024 98,923 miles

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pipe(s) coated in grease

Slight damage to offside rear lens cover

Slight play in inner steering rack joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,496 miles

both front tyres perished/worn

oil leak

play both front ball joints

rear axle corroded

rear brake back plates corroded/worn

rear springs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 93,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres perished/worn

oil leak

play both front ball joints

rear axle corroded

rear brake back plates corroded/worn

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster slightly damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 92,909 miles

Brake performance not tested Local area power cut (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster slightly damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 90,568 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 90,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 79,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 67,623 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,233 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 42,103 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2016 42,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,416 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2015 38,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,107 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,303 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,852 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 7,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 6,966 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre starting to crack.

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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

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BF56 GVL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BF56 GVL, 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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BF56 GVL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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