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BN56 XVD

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,210 mi
Last recorded138,210 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 XVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 138,210 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 138,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working NSR OSR (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 128,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,753 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

water leaking but cant see where from possibly the radiator.

Fail 7 Oct 2022 123,753 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

water leaking but cant see where from possibly the radiator.

Pass 9 Oct 2021 118,501 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 118,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,852 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 114,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 105,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 105,207 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,756 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,295 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 89,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 82,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,862 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 75,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre worn badly on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,206 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,269 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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BN56 XVD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN56 XVD, 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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BN56 XVD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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