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BK06 LOJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,010 mi
Last recorded155,010 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 LOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 155,010 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front brake calliper retaining spring fitted incorrectly but still holding

Nearside Front headlamp broken on brackets

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 149,290 miles

3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear between flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 149,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear between flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 143,120 miles

3rd row seats not in use

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both strut top mounts noisy but have no free play

Fail 20 Sep 2022 143,120 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure missing (6.1.2 (a))

3rd row seats not in use

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 137,665 miles

3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

park brake high and does not lock out

slight bind osr brake

Fail 20 Sep 2021 137,665 miles

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

Seat belt missing centre rear buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

park brake high and does not lock out

rear inner brake pads appear low on inner edge

slight bind osr brake

Pass 21 Sep 2020 134,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Lower Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 134,548 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Lower Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 130,716 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 111,491 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,489 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,060 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,189 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 90,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wiper blade effectiveness

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,106 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,427 miles

nearside rear tyre deterioated & worn.

spare wheel carrier loose/insercure.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre deterioated & worn.

spare wheel carrier loose/insercure.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,124 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,694 miles

n/s front tyre tread close to minimum wear limit.

o/s front tyre tread on minimum wear limit.

we recomend new front tyres are fitted a.s.a.p.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,128 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,867 miles

three centre child seats fitted.2.rear seats not fitted.3.front and rear brake discs worn and corroded [inner faces]

Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,867 miles

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

three centre child seats fitted.2.rear seats not fitted.3.front and rear brake discs worn and corroded [inner faces]

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,724 miles

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

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

os ns tie rods worn

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 LOJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LOJ, 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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BK06 LOJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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