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CU06 XPT

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,439 mi
Last recorded136,439 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 XPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 136,439 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 136,439 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blow in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 12,658 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

slight smoke at idle

Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,022 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 118,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 106,406 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,204 miles

Central Rear seatbelt receiver plastic cover insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,211 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s ()

Rear coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine check light on

spare wheel carrier corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2017 84,211 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both o/s and n/s (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s ()

Rear coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine check light on

spare wheel carrier corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,851 miles

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

engine check light on

some corrosion both rear back plates

some corrosion spare wheel carrier

Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine check light on

some corrosion both rear back plates

some corrosion spare wheel carrier

Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,481 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,481 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,494 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,845 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,142 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 27,142 miles

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

uneaven tyre wear to front (inside edges). o/s/f road wheel slight free play.. mil lamp on. condensation in rear lenses..

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,574 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 19,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,174 miles

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

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 XPT is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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