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BJ56 BUH

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,288 mi
Last recorded65,288 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 BUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,288 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 64,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 62,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 62,067 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 60,269 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,069 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,208 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 57,206 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear slight bind

rear seats not in use

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,864 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INTERMEDIATE ARM

REAR SEATS NOT IN USE

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,383 miles

Centre Exhaust pipe corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear 2 Seats folded in

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,196 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 49,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,712 miles

both front seat belts starting to fluff

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,605 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 BUH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BUH, 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 BUH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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