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BJ56 BTE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 BTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 104,026 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2024 104,022 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,047 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Exhaust mounting defective Various rubber mounting heavily perished or split... (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (( Rearmost seats in the stowed away position & boot area loaded therefore these seats, Seat belts, Retaining devices & mountings have not been checked...)) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 92,864 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 92,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,967 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 89,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner & Outer edges of the tyre . Tyre also has glass embedded in the tread area of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on the outer sidewall & sidewall to trad area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has damage to the tread area of the tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & Heavily cracking on the sidewall & sidewall to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rearmost seats stowed away & boot loaded not allowing inspection of these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings. ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate holder damaged (0.1 (a))

central row of seats has a child seat fitted not allowing access to the rearmost seats

Fail 30 Dec 2019 89,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to tread area exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner & Outer edges of the tyre . Tyre also has glass embedded in the tread area of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on the outer sidewall & sidewall to trad area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has damage to the tread area of the tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & Heavily cracking on the sidewall & sidewall to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rearmost seats stowed away & boot loaded not allowing inspection of these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings. ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate holder damaged (0.1 (a))

central row of seats has a child seat fitted not allowing access to the rearmost seats

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,753 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 86,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,115 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 83,115 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,852 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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BJ56 BTE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ56 BTE, 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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BJ56 BTE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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