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BU06 YHY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,562 mi
Last recorded154,562 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 154,562 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 147,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 147,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 139,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 128,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 128,420 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,333 miles

Nearside Front rack end

Rear pads

Fail 16 Mar 2016 110,333 miles

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

Nearside Front rack end

Rear pads

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,669 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)

both front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 13 Mar 2015 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

both front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,816 miles

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

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

nearside rear Tyre cracked around inner sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2014 83,816 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear Tyre cracked around inner sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside surfaces

Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside surfaces

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,637 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,784 miles

rear brake disc slightly scored

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,070 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,279 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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BU06 YHY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU06 YHY, 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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BU06 YHY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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