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DE06 TEV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,005 mi
Last recorded137,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,005 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 137,005 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 133,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 133,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,575 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 126,575 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,951 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 118,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205,55,16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,260 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Both tyres showing slight wear on inner edges

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber missing ,but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 104,106 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front Both tyres showing slight wear on inner edges

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber missing ,but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,234 miles

rear exhaust is corroding.

Fail 27 Dec 2017 92,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust is corroding.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 84,532 miles

Front both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 28 Dec 2016 84,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported welds are broken at flexible pipe. (7.1.1)

Front both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,499 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 73,499 miles

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

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 61,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off/side rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 54,156 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 46,104 miles

brake pads getting low

Pass 27 May 2011 39,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 May 2010 34,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,514 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 TEV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TEV, 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 TEV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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