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DV56 VZJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,724 mi
Last recorded127,724 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 127,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front fog light

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 127,723 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front fog light

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,188 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 122,136 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 115,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 115,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,508 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 110,489 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,849 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,165 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Flexi Ferrules and Attached pipes at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,718 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 101,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,890 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,895 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 63,895 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,533 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,533 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2010 35,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,268 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 VZJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VZJ, 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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What year was DV56 VZJ registered?

DV56 VZJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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