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BL06 VAE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,159 mi
Last recorded132,159 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 132,159 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp next to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 132,159 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp next to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 130,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and and o/s/r cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 121,370 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2022 121,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 113,988 miles

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

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under plastic covering (pipe in wheelarch) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks from steering rack visible through gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion of spare wheel carrier

spare wheel tyre flat

Fail 1 Apr 2021 113,986 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust system insecure flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe swollen under plastic covering (pipe in wheelarch) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached lower ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust centre section outer casing corroding off the silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under plastic covering (pipe in wheelarch) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks from steering rack visible through gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion of spare wheel carrier

spare wheel tyre flat

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,858 miles

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

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

middle exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 May 2019 105,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 105,859 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) INNER BUSH ON ROD TO TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 100,193 miles

Nearside Rear WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK

Fail 17 May 2018 100,006 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST REAR HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT

Nearside Rear WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 80,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

REARMOST BELTS NOT CHECKED NOT ACCESSABLE

Fail 20 May 2016 80,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

REARMOST BELTS NOT CHECKED NOT ACCESSABLE

Pass 20 May 2015 71,622 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2015 71,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 52,684 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 48,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

os mirror damaged

rear tyres splitting rear tyres 3mm

Fail 30 May 2012 48,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

os mirror damaged

rear tyres splitting rear tyres 3mm

Pass 27 May 2011 41,273 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 May 2011 41,272 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 33,121 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 19,367 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 VAE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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