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CU06 XMS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,645 mi
Last recorded115,645 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 XMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 115,645 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 115,645 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,679 miles

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

all seats and seats belts must be tested for mot, inc child seats if fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2023 112,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all seats and seats belts must be tested for mot, inc child seats if fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,702 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system held too high touching underside of car

Fail 4 Nov 2022 107,702 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit not secured properly in carrier, earth strap holding it in place (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system held too high touching underside of car

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,439 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 104,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,844 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,524 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn on both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,278 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 94,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,596 miles

OS headlamp damaged

OSF tyre worn

Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,596 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

OS headlamp damaged

OSF tyre worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,069 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,069 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,419 miles

Could not carry out check on rear seatbelts, child(s) seats fitted

Moderate play in both steering rack ends

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,287 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 62,373 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,405 miles

Osr tyre has a deep cut but not enough to expose cords

Fail 14 Jun 2012 56,405 miles

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

Osr tyre has a deep cut but not enough to expose cords

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,031 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 40,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,246 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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CU06 XMS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CU06 XMS, 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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CU06 XMS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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