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BF56 TYV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,443 mi
Last recorded99,443 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 TYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,443 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside mirror casing loose

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

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

coolant level low

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2024 99,441 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working no screen wash (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside mirror casing loose

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

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

coolant level low

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2023 95,176 miles

Offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 4 Sep 2023 95,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,934 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,798 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,870 miles

driver door mirror taped

vin plate damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2020 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack arm worn

driver door mirror taped

vin plate damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2019 71,567 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 64,703 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 64,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,572 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 56,572 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front steering arm as slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 43,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

nearside rear brake disc slight rusting

tailgate struts not working

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,702 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 23 Jul 2012 25,668 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,787 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,619 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,984 miles

child seat fitted n/s centre unable to carry out full seat belt inspection

n/s 3rd row seat in stowed postion

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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BF56 TYV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TYV, 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 BF56 TYV registered?

BF56 TYV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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