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BL06 LYJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,122 mi
Last recorded113,122 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 113,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 113,105 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 11 May 2022 113,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 113,072 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,943 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,644 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,644 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,401 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 91,401 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,125 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

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 Seat belt buckle cover broken off

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 89,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

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 Seat belt buckle cover broken off

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,473 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 63,473 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,989 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,523 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,283 miles

play in off side rack end

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,471 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,464 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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BL06 LYJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL06 LYJ, 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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BL06 LYJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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