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BU56 YAO

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,543 mi
Last recorded71,543 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 YAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 71,543 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 71,543 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,865 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 12 Aug 2015 55,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,698 miles

n/s headlight bracket snapped,

n/s/f chasis has corrosion,

very rear seats and belts not tested.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 46,599 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,144 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)

o/s/r tyre different speed rated

Fail 5 Oct 2011 37,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

o/s/r tyre different speed rated

Pass 2 Oct 2010 30,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,553 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

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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BU56 YAO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU56 YAO, 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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BU56 YAO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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