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BV56 MHL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,641 mi
Last recorded152,641 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 MHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 152,641 miles

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

Rear damage to boot floor

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 152,641 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear damage to boot floor

Pass 8 Sep 2017 148,559 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 148,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INCOMPLETE IN OPERATION

Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,264 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 26 Aug 2016 140,264 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

chips in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 132,652 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 132,652 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 125,630 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 125,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 27 Aug 2013 117,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 107,774 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front discs worn

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

o/s rear axle bush in poor condition

resr discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,782 miles

weae on discs

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,650 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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BV56 MHL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV56 MHL, 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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BV56 MHL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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