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DA55 PLZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,953 mi
Last recorded134,953 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 PLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 134,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 130,878 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,751 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 127,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 127,729 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust flexi outer casing worn

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

Rear Window wiper inoperative

Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,336 miles

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

Front wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pads , further inspection may be required

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pads , further inspection may be required

Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,214 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 119,214 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 115,157 miles

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

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

rear seats stored away

Pass 30 Mar 2019 102,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 102,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,734 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 24 Mar 2018 88,734 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on.

Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,170 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2015 63,505 miles

engine warning light on

neaqrside rear tyre cracked/split through main tread grooves

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight play steering offside & nearside

Fail 7 Feb 2015 63,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine warning light on

neaqrside rear tyre cracked/split through main tread grooves

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight play steering offside & nearside

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,269 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 26,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,075 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 18,075 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 10,482 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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DA55 PLZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DA55 PLZ, 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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DA55 PLZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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