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DE56 MVJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,078 mi
Last recorded82,078 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 MVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 82,078 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged.

Nearside Front headlamp fixing broken but still secure.

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

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

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

Rear Rear heat shield insecure.

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All rear belt buckles sligtly damage, no casing. (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 80,666 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi damaged slightly.

Nearside Front headlamp fixing broken but unit still secure.

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged two of the rear seat belt buckles are damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose...

Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area under passenger door marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under passenger door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Rear nearside and offside seat belt clasp covers missing still works as intended

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2017 40,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Blistered around mountings **************** (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wipers smeary

Pass 16 May 2016 39,229 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 39,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 377,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 37,698 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 31,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,998 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 26,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 22,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 17,450 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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 17,450 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 7,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs top coorosion,advise

Fail 18 May 2010 7,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs top coorosion,advise

Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,455 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 MVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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