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DE56 LWJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,296 mi
Last recorded119,296 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 LWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 119,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 119,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 112,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster slight damage

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp cluster slight damage

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 103,494 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,024 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 93,018 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working New bulb inserted during Test (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,505 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 74,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,091 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,415 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 39,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,564 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 LWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE56 LWJ, 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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What year was DE56 LWJ registered?

DE56 LWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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