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BG06 VLJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,259 miles

drivers seatbelt starting to fray on edge of webbing

engine /gearbox area leaking oil

front suspension lower arm rear bushes becoming soft but movement not excessive at time of test

offside front tyre damaged /has hole in inner sidewall in 2 places near to limit

Fail 21 Mar 2019 118,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

drivers seatbelt starting to fray on edge of webbing

engine /gearbox area leaking oil

front suspension lower arm rear bushes becoming soft but movement not excessive at time of test

offside front tyre damaged /has hole in inner sidewall in 2 places near to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 105,453 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 105,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,109 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

foot brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn

front number plate fading

items removed from veiw

oil leak

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight wear in steering rack inner tie rods

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 1 Mar 2016 100,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

foot brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn

front number plate fading

items removed from veiw

oil leak

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight wear in steering rack inner tie rods

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,613 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,142 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,513 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 65,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,574 miles

Advise Engine oil Leak

Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,574 miles

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

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

Advise Engine oil Leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,241 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 39,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VLJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

BG06 VLJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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