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BV56 OBW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 OBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,940 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,242 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

middle and back box corrdoed

Fail 6 Feb 2020 92,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

middle and back box corrdoed

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT MISSHAPE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test FOLDED AWAY ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,247 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT MISSHAPE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test FOLDED AWAY ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,472 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,182 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

REAR SEATS NOT CHECKED (FOLDED AWAY.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,085 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear axle bush/mount is worn/deterioated.Recommend replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2014 54,754 miles

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

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

service inspection lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s steering rack has slight fluid seepage

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,118 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,111 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,585 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 36,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,254 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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

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BV56 OBW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OBW, 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 OBW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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