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BT55 VLR

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,581 mi
Last recorded85,581 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear pads low

under tray fitted to the car ,

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,427 miles

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

High level brake lamp inop

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

Slight play in the offside steering rack track rod inner ball joint

Fail 9 Dec 2020 82,391 miles

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

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

High level brake lamp inop

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

Slight play in the offside steering rack track rod inner ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,575 miles

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

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

High level brake lamp inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 80,575 miles

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

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

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

High level brake lamp inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 78,637 miles

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

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

High level brake lamp inop

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in the offside steering rack track rod inner ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,283 miles

Exhaust front pipe has a pin hole in the flexi section

High level brake lamp inoperative

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in the offside steering rack track rod inner ball joint

Slight surface corrosion on the front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,969 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on the inner face

Pin hole in the exhaust front flexi joint

Slight play in the offside inner steering rack ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,872 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Slight play in the offside steering rack track rod inner ball joint

Slight surface corrosion on the front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 67,852 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

High level brake light inoperative

Slight play in the offside steering rack track rod inner ball joint

Slight surface corrosion on the front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,659 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,997 miles

High level brake lamp inop

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Service light on.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 47,384 miles

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

nearside upper screen damaged

service light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,338 miles

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

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

brake pads appear to be worn low & corrosion/wear evident brake discs

damage to nearside swept area of screen--- may spread

Fail 5 Dec 2011 37,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake pads appear to be worn low & corrosion/wear evident brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,397 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre 3/4/3mm

n/s/r tyre 4/4/4mm

o/s/f tyre 3/4/3mm

o/s/r tyre 4/3/3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,455 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,374 miles

o/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

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 VLR is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT55 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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