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DK56 VMA

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,287 mi
Last recorded116,287 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 VMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,287 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

heat shield insecure rear

Fail 11 Oct 2022 116,252 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

heat shield insecure rear

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,017 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 108,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear axle bush pershing

Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 91,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower seat belt metal mount rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides with flexys attached (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,648 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower seat belt metal mount rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides with flexys attached (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,570 miles

Exhaust corroded throughout

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.35mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.95mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,817 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 56,817 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,621 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,069 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,144 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,399 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,889 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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DK56 VMA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK56 VMA, 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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DK56 VMA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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