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BG56 EOU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,490 mi
Last recorded140,490 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 140,490 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front shocker casing corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Aug 2023 140,490 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front shocker casing corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2022 131,047 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 131,046 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,563 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 118,783 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 118,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,424 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 115,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,953 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 107,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,503 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 98,503 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 87,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,818 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,817 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres low

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,687 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,888 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,119 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 42,119 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 19 Dec 2011 33,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2010 25,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,535 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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BG56 EOU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BG56 EOU, 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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BG56 EOU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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