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BL06 VAK

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2020 137,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both drop links O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both O/S and N/S (Inner tie rods) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bottom wish bones Rear bushes (O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm/ swing arm bushes (O/S and N/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Centre Exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer lens damaged does not affect light output

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 129,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,018 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 118,800 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 112,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2016 103,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 103,617 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 95,324 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 76,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,394 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 52,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,607 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 VAK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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