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CP56 BCZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,918 mi
Last recorded161,918 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 BCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 161,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 151,662 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 21 May 2024 151,661 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 139,817 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,915 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 137,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 137,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 132,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 124,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 112,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

complete exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear joint coroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi detiorated slightly (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,517 miles

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 17 Jan 2014 75,238 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,775 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,802 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,836 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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CP56 BCZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP56 BCZ, 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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CP56 BCZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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