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BK06 ALU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,669 mi
Last recorded138,669 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 138,669 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 138,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 132,745 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 132,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 132,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,303 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 20 Oct 2020 124,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 104,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 8 May 2018 84,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,989 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2014 50,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,179 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

unable to check back seats

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 18,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,122 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 16,941 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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)

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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BK06 ALU 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 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 BK06 ALU, 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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What year was BK06 ALU registered?

BK06 ALU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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