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BU56 YCB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,446 mi
Last recorded83,446 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 YCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,446 miles

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))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 82,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside ()

Fail 3 May 2025 82,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside ()

Pass 1 May 2024 80,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing border line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 79,198 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 77,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 74,107 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 66,891 miles

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

both steering arm play

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,209 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,817 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,914 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 12,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 12,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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BU56 YCB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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