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BF56 XEV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,248 mi
Last recorded120,248 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 XEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 120,248 miles

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

Front Bumper Damaged But Adequately Supported

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,855 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Caliper And Brake Flexi (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,714 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,407 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,111 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 83,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable twisted fouling on coil spring (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,139 miles

Nearside track control arm has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2014 63,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,218 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 48,848 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,848 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 30 Nov 2011 41,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 41,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Fail 27 Nov 2010 33,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 33,904 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,599 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,570 miles

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

windscreen damage may spread

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 XEV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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