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DE06 XHC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,544 mi
Last recorded142,544 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 XHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 142,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 140,036 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid out of rack into/out of gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush well worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush well worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 135,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 131,410 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEX DOWN PIPE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHROUD LOOSE BROKEN (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 131,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play JOINT WORN (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEX DOWN PIPE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHROUD LOOSE BROKEN (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 127,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section + rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 124,714 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,399 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2018 113,955 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi damaged (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,028 miles

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

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)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,713 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,473 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 68,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2012 64,421 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 49,632 miles

offside door mirror damaged but vision not impaired

Pass 27 May 2010 36,910 miles

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

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

offside mirror slightly cracked,

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,153 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 22,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DE06 XHC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHC, 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 XHC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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