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DE56 SOU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Turquoise Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,343 mi
Last recorded93,343 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 SOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,343 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front brake discs scored/lipped

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

Offside Rear lamp unit outer cover missing

Offside track rod ball joint has a slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn from the edge

slight body work damage all around

Fail 28 Nov 2023 93,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyre tread has a serious deep cracks /perished// (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust system corroded

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front brake discs scored/lipped

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

Offside Rear lamp unit outer cover missing

Offside track rod ball joint has a slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn from the edge

slight body work damage all around

Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,045 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer cover damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 86,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,076 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,231 miles

center exhaust box poor condition and corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2019 70,231 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust box poor condition and corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,061 miles

Offside Rear lamp case damaged

body work damage to rear tail gate

Fail 16 Nov 2018 63,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp case damaged

body work damage to rear tail gate

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,690 miles

body work damage to rear tail gate

brake pedel anti-slip rubber pad worn from the edge

nearside rear passenger seat belt locking buckle outer plastic cover missing

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2017 56,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper juddering (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body work damage to rear tail gate

both rear tyres treads cracking

brake pedel anti-slip rubber pad worn from the edge

eml warning lamp indicate fault

nearside rear passenger seat belt locking buckle outer plastic cover missing

offside rear lamp lens damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box badly corroded +heat shield insecure +rattling

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,065 miles

(advic) brake pedal pad anti-slip rubber pad slightly worn

body work damaged to rear tail gate

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear lamp lens damaged

rear exhaust box badly corroded +heat shield insecure +rattling

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,733 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve has a slight cracks (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover +under tray fitted obsecure some components

offside rear lamp lens damaged

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated+blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve has a slight cracks (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover +under tray fitted obsecure some components

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear lamp outer clear lens missing+reversing lamp damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 33,153 miles

off side stop lamp lens missing.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 27,195 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)

advise on front wipers smearing

nearside rear door checkstrap loose

rear brake discs rusted surface

Fail 24 Nov 2012 27,195 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise on front wipers smearing

nearside rear door checkstrap loose

rear brake discs rusted surface

Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear lamp plastic cover broken/damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2011 23,093 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear lamp plastic cover broken/damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2010 19,670 miles

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

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,670 miles

o/s/r lens damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2009 16,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SOU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Turquoise with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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