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BU56 ZPS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,366 mi
Last recorded126,366 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 126,366 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 126,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 125,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 122,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 120,538 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake lever is slightly damaged but works ok (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements top brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens needs clean and polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit / Tyre is below limit on inner edge outside the primary groves (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 120,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is perished and has deep splits/cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake lever is slightly damaged but works ok (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements top brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens needs clean and polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit / Tyre is below limit on inner edge outside the primary groves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 117,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 115,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,748 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 106,748 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,223 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,079 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 82,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6.1.6.0 border line (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,456 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,925 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,479 miles

slight play in nearside steering tie-rod

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,377 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 ZPS 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 77.3%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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