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BV56 ZZU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 124,110 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,051 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,709 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Jan 2021 104,709 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 18 Aug 2020 104,704 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,880 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 91,411 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,793 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn smooth/tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear play in axle bush

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 67,512 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn smooth/tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear play in axle bush

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Fail 9 Jul 2015 59,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e/m/l staying on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 41,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,306 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

slight cracks in tread on both rear tyres

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 ZZU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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