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DY56 AKZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,656 mi
Last recorded72,656 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 AKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,656 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle main mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 72,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle main mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle main mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge heavily scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,815 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,999 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 42,999 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,168 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 38,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,436 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 30,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,978 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,595 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

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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DY56 AKZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY56 AKZ, 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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DY56 AKZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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