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DY56 BZJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,417 mi
Last recorded105,417 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 BZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 105,410 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,598 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 98,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing very inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,436 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 78,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating enlarged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coating enlarged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating enlarged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 71,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose hanging on roadwheel (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating enlarged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coating enlarged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating enlarged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,405 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut in tread

both rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,871 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,539 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2012 34,059 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 17 Jun 2011 26,682 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,328 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,466 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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DY56 BZJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY56 BZJ, 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 BZJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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