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DE56 ZBF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,998 mi
Last recorded147,998 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ZBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 147,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 137,977 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 137,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 118,591 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,739 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern faulty-aim needs testing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil high-over maximum,brake pedal rubber deteriorating,oil spill,exhaust bolts deteriorating,both front tyres very low on tread,both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating-play

gearbox mounting deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,278 miles

oil leak/spill,front brake discs deteriorating,drivers front tyre tread low,rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 45,017 miles
Fail 10 May 2015 45,007 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,238 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 30,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,843 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 ZBF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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