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BU56 YFC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,479 mi
Last recorded107,479 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 107,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 105,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 104,859 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 104,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2023 87,397 miles

Rear axle bushes slight worn but not excessive

Pass 10 Sep 2022 77,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,316 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 70,316 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,674 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 62,998 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 59,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,126 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear both side brake discs lipped & corroded all round.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,576 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 32,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,730 miles

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 YFC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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