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DS06 GCV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,518 mi
Last recorded107,518 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 GCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,518 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 107,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,937 miles

EML light is on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,540 miles

Both rear brake discs back plates corroded and worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light stays on dash showing a fault

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

O/s/r brake discs scored

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Would strong advice to change inner joints

Fail 17 Sep 2016 91,449 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both rear brake discs back plates corroded and worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light stays on dash showing a fault

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

O/s/r brake discs scored

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Would strong advice to change inner joints

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,633 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 60,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,536 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DS06 GCV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DS06 GCV, 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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DS06 GCV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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