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BL06 LYS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,376 mi
Last recorded135,376 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 135,376 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 135,376 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 128,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 128,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 122,312 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 122,281 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 118,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 118,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 114,565 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 114,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 112,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,882 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 107,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,200 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,916 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn on both edges

o/s/r light cluster outer lens missing

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

play in o/s of rack

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,737 miles

front wipers smearing

n/s/f of vehicle has been in an accident

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

slam panel bent

Fail 24 Aug 2015 89,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front wipers smearing

n/s/f bumper insecure

n/s/f of vehicle has been in an accident

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

slam panel bent

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,776 miles

Glove box broken.

Play in steering arms-OS is worst

Spare tyre close to limit.

Wiper blades smearing.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,523 miles

all wipers smearing

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear axle bushes splitting

rear tyres cracking and wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,081 miles

engine electrics warning light on dash

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s mirror outer casing missing

o/s window faulty

rear inner pads look low

slight play in steering rack

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 32,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,268 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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BL06 LYS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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