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DF55 EKG

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,312 mi
Last recorded161,312 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 EKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 161,312 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 155,737 miles

1 x rear exhaust rubber missing system still supported

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded /swollen

Pass 23 Mar 2022 146,258 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 146,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 137,650 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 137,649 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 130,547 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,546 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 116,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 116,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 110,226 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,513 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,153 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,852 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,921 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,389 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 33,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,021 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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DF55 EKG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DF55 EKG, 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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DF55 EKG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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