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BG55 ZXU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,535 mi
Last recorded78,535 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ZXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 78,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,367 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 73,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 67,673 miles

Nearside Rear lamp condensated/water ingress

both rear axle to body bushes deteriorated

rear road springs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,698 miles

Rear coil springs starting to corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 60,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear coil springs starting to corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,421 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,413 miles

Rear slight weep on both rear shocks

small crack in drivers side wind screen

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,998 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,486 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 38,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,658 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 34,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,225 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2011 21,428 miles

3rd row seats not in use

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2010 17,129 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2008 12,309 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 12,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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BG55 ZXU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG55 ZXU, 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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BG55 ZXU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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