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DE06 SSZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,564 mi
Last recorded173,564 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 SSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 173,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake Lever High

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 165,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 156,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle case missing

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to offside outer and inner sill

power steering rack damp

Fail 3 Aug 2022 156,454 miles

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

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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle case missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to offside outer and inner sill

power steering rack damp

Pass 18 Aug 2021 147,800 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2021 147,649 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2020 139,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

centre exhaust section raffles broken baffle

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2020 139,918 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

centre exhaust section raffles broken baffle

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,066 miles

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

Offside Outer door sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,409 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2017 108,613 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,117 miles

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

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

rear additional seat not presented for test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

damage to offside rear light lense

front brake pads wearing

front exhaust flexi poor condition

play in steering rack

rear brake pads worn low

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

wear to front brake discs

Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

damage to offside rear light lense

front brake pads wearing

front exhaust flexi poor condition

play in steering rack

rear brake pads worn low

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,048 miles

damage to offside rear light

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 76,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

damage to offside rear light

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,100 miles

offside rear light damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2012 66,100 miles

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

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

offside rear light damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,320 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2010 41,648 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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DE06 SSZ 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 66.7%.

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 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 DE06 SSZ, 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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DE06 SSZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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