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BU56 YHW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,310 mi
Last recorded118,310 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 YHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,310 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Corrosion on exhaust, front flexy section in poor condition.

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

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

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

Offside rear brake backplate corroded.

Offside rear sill/wheel arch starting to corrode.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats stowed not allowing full seatbelt inspection.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear rear seats stored away at time of test seat belts not tested

Fail 27 Sep 2018 108,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear rear seats stored away at time of test seat belts not tested

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,130 miles

Fluctuation to front brake readings.

Oil leaks.

Play in front anti-roll bar drop links.

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear seats stowed, seat belts not fully inspected.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,884 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,401 miles

child seat fitted to centre nearside,seatbelts not fully tested.

rear seats stowed seatbelts not fully tested.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 52,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,180 miles

child seat fitted to centre,nearside seat,seat belts not fully checked.

damage to front screen.

play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link.

rear brake pads appear worn.

rear seats stowed,seat belts not fully checked.

spare wheel missing from carrier.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,875 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 35,875 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,455 miles

play in near side steering rack arm

Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

play in near side steering rack arm

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light surface gash in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 YHW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue 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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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