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BT55 PYL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,182 mi
Last recorded125,182 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 PYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,182 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats fitted on the back seats ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,947 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel no effort recorded on NSR hand brake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats fitted on the back seats ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 120,413 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 120,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) and o/s front tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,529 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,169 miles

7th seat o/s rear not fitted.

Rear brake pads appear lowish going by guides,

Rear exhaust shield loose,

covers missing from centre and o/s rear seatbelt connectors but work ok.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 103,169 miles

7th seat o/s rear not fitted.

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear brake pads appear lowish going by guides,

Rear exhaust shield loose,

covers missing from centre and o/s rear seatbelt connectors but work ok.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads maybe worn low going by guide positions?

Upper Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 95,467 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,438 miles

Child seats fitted at rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 57,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,892 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,419 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,238 miles

clutch pedel rubber worn

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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BT55 PYL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BT55 PYL, 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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BT55 PYL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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