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BG06 SLV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

154,960 mi
Last recorded154,960 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 SLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 154,960 miles

Coolant leak lower matrix hose ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 151,179 miles

Coolant leak lower heater matrix hose at bulkhead ()

Fail 19 Dec 2023 151,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak lower heater matrix hose at bulkhead ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 145,440 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 145,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 135,060 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit 205.55x16

Fail 10 Dec 2021 135,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres very close to legal limit 205.55x16

Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,000 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 113,502 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 108,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and offside front shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing

Fail 1 May 2018 108,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and offside front shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing

Pass 8 May 2017 100,120 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 100,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned screen (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 91,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 91,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,258 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,710 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs starting to corrode

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S headlamp lens dull

Rear brake discs in very poor condition: advise to replace

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,719 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 May 2011 48,744 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 48,744 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,670 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 31,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BG06 SLV, 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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BG06 SLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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