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BT06 FVZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 FVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 81,841 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,841 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R LIGHT LENS SLIGTLY DAMAGED

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 81,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R LIGHT LENS SLIGTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 76,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 76,822 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 72,097 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended OFFSIDE MIDDLE ROW OUTER (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,427 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

Fail 1 Nov 2017 60,422 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,308 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 54,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,278 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 49,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 44,371 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,901 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 11,455 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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BT06 FVZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT06 FVZ, 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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BT06 FVZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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