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BU06 ZLN

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,415 mi
Last recorded132,415 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 132,415 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 122,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 122,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,914 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 111,956 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 107,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2020 107,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper washer leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2019 99,111 miles

F/n/side & R/n/side tyres worn low

Slight play front o/side steering rack inner arm.

Pass 15 May 2018 91,545 miles

Offside HANDBRAKE LOW EFFICIENCY

Fail 15 May 2018 91,543 miles

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

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

Offside HANDBRAKE LOW EFFICIENCY

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

Pass 16 May 2017 83,305 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 83,305 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 74,417 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2016 74,417 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2015 65,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 57,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 57,179 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 50,169 miles

n/s and o/s drumb sticks have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,389 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,821 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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BU06 ZLN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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