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CE56 EFN

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,678 mi
Last recorded145,678 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 145,678 miles

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2020 145,677 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak from flexi exhaust pipe

Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit, advise urgent replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose above tail box

Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,984 miles

both front tyres bald on edges advise early replacement

n/s handbrake lever poor in operation

o/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 23 Jul 2018 121,983 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges advise early replacement

n/s handbrake lever poor in operation

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,622 miles

handbrake lever in poor condition

unable to check all seat belts due to child seats

Fail 11 Jul 2017 108,621 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever in poor condition

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge advise early replacement

o/s/r tyre nailed & on limit inner edge advise replacement

unable to check all seat belts due to child seats

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,232 miles

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

rear suspension feels slightly soft

Fail 1 Jul 2016 95,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,145 miles

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s/f steering system

Fail 20 Jul 2015 81,145 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s/f steering system

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 78,026 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside vin plate in poor condition

slight play in nearside of rack

Fail 27 Dec 2013 71,734 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear sill by door not chscked due to door fault will need checking at retest

offside vin plate in poor condition

slight play in nearside of rack

Pass 28 Dec 2012 66,088 miles

hand brake lever damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2012 66,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRE TREADS JUST OM LEGAL LIMIT(1.6MM)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

part of hand brake lever missing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,379 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)

slight play in nearside wheel when rocked

Fail 31 Dec 2010 54,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

slight play in nearside wheel when rocked

Fail 20 Jan 2010 49,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,255 miles

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

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

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 EFN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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