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BU56 YDE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 YDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,871 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 61,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,862 miles

dashboard engine check light is lit

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter has a light covering of grease

nearside front tyre is quite worn on the inner tread area

offside rear 3 point seatbelt has a childseat in place

spare wheel is missing from the carrier which makes it loose

Fail 12 Jan 2015 51,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

dashboard engine check light is lit

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter has a light covering of grease

nearside front tyre is quite worn on the inner tread area

offside rear 3 point seatbelt has a childseat in place

spare wheel is missing from the carrier which makes it loose

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,480 miles

dashboard engine check light is lit

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter is greasy

nearside rear tyre is worn to 2mm

spare wheel is currently not fitted and the carrier is loose

Fail 9 Jan 2014 46,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dashboard engine check light is lit

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter is greasy

nearside rear tyre is worn to 2mm

spare wheel is currently not fitted and the carrier is loose

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,862 miles

both front ABS wires would benfit from correct fitment

both windowscreen wiper blades would benefit from replacing as they are noisey and also starting to streak

engine coolant level is getting low

evidence of slight play in the offside steering rack

lambda sensor wiring would benefit from attention as it is currently rubbing against the driveshaft

nearside front suspension shock absorber lower spring mounting is slight bent

rear brake pads are getting very close to the limits of wear

spare wheel is no longer in the spare wheel carrier

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,285 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 35,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,925 miles

Both front brake discs and rear brake discs are worn on limit

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

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

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

Play in steering rack

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

Rear of the vehicle damaged

rear seate are folded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 30,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs and rear brake discs are worn on limit

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

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

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

Play in steering rack

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

Rear of the vehicle damaged

rear seate are folded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,102 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 24,102 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 23,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,872 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Radiator insucure

Pass 5 Sep 2009 10,515 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 10,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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BU56 YDE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BU56 YDE, 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 YDE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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