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BN56 XVL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,182 mi
Last recorded126,182 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 126,182 miles

Exhaust centre pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,984 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 96,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Both front (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,923 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 70,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 69,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,256 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,937 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both rear axle bushs (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 64,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,091 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,954 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,172 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre has slight cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,017 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,908 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,694 miles

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

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

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 XVL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN56 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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