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BG06 OVJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,002 mi
Last recorded53,002 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 47,340 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 47,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 43,489 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 41,400 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 41,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,490 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,583 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,983 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 26,153 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,904 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2009 22,847 miles

Nail in front tyre

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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BG06 OVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG06 OVJ, 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 BG06 OVJ registered?

BG06 OVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is BG06 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 OVJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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