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BU56 YCS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 117,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 106,031 miles

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 106,031 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not fixed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,918 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,452 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp faded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,882 miles

Both headlamp lens faded

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

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 79,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lens faded

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

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint corroded and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 76,590 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint corroded and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,121 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint corroded and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 72,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint corroded and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,892 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-joint corroded and deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON INSIDE EDGE "ADVISE REPLACEMENT" (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON INSIDE EDGE "ADVISE REPLACEMENT" (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,360 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering arm

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,694 miles

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm

Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,626 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/rear tyre begining to crack in treat groves.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,990 miles

slight play in both front steering tie rods

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 YCS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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