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BU06 ZLV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,720 mi
Last recorded142,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 142,720 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 136,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 120,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,846 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 82,846 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,320 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,090 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,084 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 65,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,579 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 59,579 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 32,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,473 miles

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

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 ZLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU06 ZLV, 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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What year was BU06 ZLV registered?

BU06 ZLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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