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CV56 ECW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,567 mi
Last recorded114,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 114,567 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lense deteriorating and no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc showing signs of getting hot (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front brakes slight uneven application

Nearside Rear light lense slight damage (secure, no sharp edges and no white light showing)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 109,327 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 105,493 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened outer mouuntings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule general condition of all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,785 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy from flexi pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,216 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 98,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,315 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flex deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,738 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,463 miles

damp on rear shocks

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering

Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

damp on rear shocks

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Jan 2015 59,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,893 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated

front windscreen wiperblades slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,303 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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CV56 ECW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV56 ECW, 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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CV56 ECW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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