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DS06 NKL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,672 mi
Last recorded114,672 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 NKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 114,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 113,336 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 112,514 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 111,462 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 111,462 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 110,953 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 110,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 109,920 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 109,920 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 108,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 106,822 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 106,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 104,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 102,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 102,410 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 99,054 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 99,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 94,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 94,393 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,774 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play o/s steering joint

Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,287 miles

tin plates behind rear disc are corroded advise

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,601 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,548 miles

dampness both rear shock absorbers

nail in n/s/r tyre and stepping 205/55/16wr

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

slight play on steering colume bush

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

dampness both rear shock absorbers

nail in n/s/r tyre and stepping 205/55/16wr

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

slight play on steering colume bush

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,878 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 48,835 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre has outer layer of tyre wall split and peeling on inside wall

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 NKL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS06 NKL, 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 NKL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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