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BU06 ZPF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,038 mi
Last recorded183,038 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 183,038 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 183,024 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 181,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 180,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 178,336 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 175,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 173,342 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 172,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 160,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 139,631 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 139,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,178 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 121,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,088 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 94,088 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,214 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,214 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,519 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,260 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 73,046 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,046 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 63,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front head lamp mounting broken

Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,690 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front head lamp mounting broken

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZPF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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