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DE56 HMX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,727 mi
Last recorded117,727 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 HMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 117,727 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 117,717 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 117,579 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,261 miles

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

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,073 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Feb 2019 112,191 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,751 miles

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 6 Dec 2018 111,739 miles

Emissions not tested lamda reading high and co reading high, engine not running right (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil all over the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,247 miles

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

engine damp with oil

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,072 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 77,071 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,828 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 38,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,991 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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DE56 HMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE56 HMX, 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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DE56 HMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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