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BK56 VSM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,756 mi
Last recorded132,756 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 VSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline pass/fail (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 132,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline pass/fail (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 127,842 miles

front subframe mountings rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2023 121,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,565 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 103,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 99,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,305 miles

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

Offside parking brake effort low.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside parking brake effort low.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,469 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,582 miles

205/55 x 16

Fail 10 Aug 2015 85,582 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

205/55 x 16

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,634 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant level low

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,694 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 67,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake disc has signs of heat damage

Rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,158 miles

chips across windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,591 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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BK56 VSM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK56 VSM, 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 BK56 VSM registered?

BK56 VSM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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