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BT56 DWD

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs braking surface is corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes at 32% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towards front off outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towards front off outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs braking surface corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center pipe loose and leaking badly ( pipes look to be quite new) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure center pipe loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex pipe to flex on axle beam. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex pipe to flex pipe on beam. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both nearside and offside do not work. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs braking surface is corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes at 32% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towards front off outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towards front off outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs braking surface corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Fail 10 Dec 2020

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to center join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Weakened fouling other coils of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush's (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 28 Nov 2019

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,225 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 114,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 107,235 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 107,234 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,008 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

BOTH SIDES FRONT STEERING RACK ENDS WORN

FRONT BRAKE IMMBALANCE NEAR LIMMIT

Rear EXHAUST SHEILD LOOSE

Fail 16 Dec 2016 97,008 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

BOTH SIDES FRONT STEERING RACK ENDS WORN

FRONT BRAKE IMMBALANCE NEAR LIMMIT

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST SHEILD LOOSE

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,470 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 87,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,139 miles

Child seats fitted o/s/r-middle and n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 75,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seats fitted o/s/r-middle and n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,152 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,295 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 37,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BT56 DWD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT56 DWD, 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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BT56 DWD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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