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DV56 VTX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,424 mi
Last recorded133,424 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,424 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and has a slight misfire on idle - mil flashing on 4000rpm and initial start of vehicle is fumes smell vapours located (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front position lamp dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened sticking slightly and high imbalance - wheel bearing has very slight play (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded worn service brake fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides worn cracked movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn steering wheel is worn slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorbers have worn bush and are corroded - dry wiped both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 133,424 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and has a slight misfire on idle - mil flashing on 4000rpm and initial start of vehicle is fumes smell vapours located (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front position lamp dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened sticking slightly and high imbalance - wheel bearing has very slight play (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded worn service brake fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides worn cracked movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn steering wheel is worn slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorbers have worn bush and are corroded - dry wiped both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 131,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 123,406 miles

gearbox slight oil leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2018 123,406 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

gearbox slight oil leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2018 123,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 122,193 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn

recommend steering alingment check due to tyre wear

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,136 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 112,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front downpipe flex broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake lever needs attn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack oil seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front section exhaust flexi down pipe damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,655 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack oil seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front section exhaust flexi down pipe damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre inner shoulder worn but not exposing cord or ply

Fail 24 Feb 2015 88,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre inner shoulder worn but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 56,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside rear of car

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside rear of car

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted (2nd row, centre) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres are perished due to age, MY2006

offside rear Tyre worn unevenly & close to the legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,285 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 5,894 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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DV56 VTX 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 60%.

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 DV56 VTX, 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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DV56 VTX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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