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BK06 VJE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,329 mi
Last recorded132,329 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 VJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 132,329 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing and Bumper damaged, No sharp edges at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2021 132,329 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close too the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing and Bumper damaged, No sharp edges at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 130,188 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,073 miles

Service light on.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,073 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service light on.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 112,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,060 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 107,057 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine noise and excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,295 miles

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

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

play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,706 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,251 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,809 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in offside rear tyre (25to)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 45,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,218 miles

3rd row seats in stowed position

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare tyre and wheel missing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,218 miles

3rd row seats in stowed position

spare tyre and wheel missing

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 VJE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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