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DN55 MGV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,149 mi
Last recorded111,149 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 MGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,149 miles

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

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight secured with brackets

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 109,507 miles

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

Exhusat is slightly rusty

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Under car is slightly rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2023 103,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,060 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Low

Rear Brake Discs Back Plates Corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2021 89,704 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 88,376 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 88,347 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,214 miles

front exhaust flexi breaking up

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,365 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 72,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,490 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 65,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,133 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,405 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 45,735 miles

EML on

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer edge

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 45,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML on

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer edge

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,087 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,495 miles

o/s/r tyre wear on inner shoulder.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,402 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,120 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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DN55 MGV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DN55 MGV, 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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DN55 MGV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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