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BV06 DXL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,896 mi
Last recorded144,896 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 DXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 144,896 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 144,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 136,882 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,911 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 123,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 115,865 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 115,865 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm cracking and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 105,944 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm cracking and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,751 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

steering rack has lots of play in inner joints

Pass 1 May 2015 84,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 84,265 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s steering rack end

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,667 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,425 miles

N/S INNER STEERING TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

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

O/S INNER STEERING TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,562 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 38,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,259 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 37,175 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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BV06 DXL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BV06 DXL, 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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BV06 DXL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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