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BU56 YKP

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Turquoise Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,462 mi
Last recorded118,462 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 YKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 118,462 miles

centre rear seat belt outer cover missing

Fail 16 Apr 2026 118,460 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt outer cover missing

Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,189 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 117,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK WEEPING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed REAR SEATS BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 115,907 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 114,567 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,687 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,719 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 106,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort at 110kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,188 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track arm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brakes back plate missing (disc)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brakes back plate corroding (disc fitted)

Fail 16 Sep 2019 103,188 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 95kg needs 130kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track arm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brakes back plate missing (disc)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brakes back plate corroding (disc fitted)

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,526 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 99,526 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,823 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 97,823 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,061 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 75,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,718 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,052 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 6,107 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 YKP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Turquoise with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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