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BL55 UEW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,571 mi
Last recorded147,571 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 147,571 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 147,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 138,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 138,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 129,928 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 129,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 120,495 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 120,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 110,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe/hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes/hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,518 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,061 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,489 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 74,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 65,061 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 34,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,844 miles

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 18 May 2010 18,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,186 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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BL55 UEW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BL55 UEW, 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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What year was BL55 UEW registered?

BL55 UEW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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