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CE56 EEM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,390 mi
Last recorded117,390 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 EEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,390 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 117,390 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 111,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,965 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 105,965 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases canter and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded broken

exhaust centre box outer skin

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 102,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases canter and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded broken

exhaust centre box outer skin

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,669 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

center exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

coolant level low

slight exhaust gas leak front / middle section

Fail 30 Sep 2021 97,669 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

center exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

coolant level low

slight exhaust gas leak front / middle section

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,290 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre possibly unrepairable ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 92,881 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre possibly unrepairable ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions not tested

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,136 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 63,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear,rear seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe flexible joint loose, but not blowing

exhaust heat shield insecure over back box

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 57,678 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear,rear seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe flexible joint loose, but not blowing

exhaust heat shield insecure over back box

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,739 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 52,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,675 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,790 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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CE56 EEM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CE56 EEM, 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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CE56 EEM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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