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BG06 VLS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,247 mi
Last recorded161,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 VLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 161,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 16 Jun 2022 161,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 161,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 160,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 156,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre edges

steering heavy when turning from lock to lock

Fail 22 Jun 2020 156,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main axle outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main axle outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre edges

steering heavy when turning from lock to lock

Pass 11 Jun 2019 149,557 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 149,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 141,261 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 141,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 131,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 124,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 117,728 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 117,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 111,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2014 111,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part worn tyres fitted to rear and near side front at time of retest

Fail 15 Jun 2013 104,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,489 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,937 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,989 miles

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 VLS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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