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BK56 WJL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,819 mi
Last recorded153,819 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 153,819 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged WING MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 148,097 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 148,087 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 136,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 130,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 130,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,252 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 114,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 108,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres misshaped on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,892 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 93,892 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,114 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 72,705 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,711 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,708 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 WJL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 BK56 WJL, 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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BK56 WJL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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