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DY56 ELH

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,371 mi
Last recorded146,371 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ELH
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 146,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,588 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 135,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 125,218 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 125,039 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))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,176 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 115,947 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 105,259 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 95,768 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 95,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,544 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,222 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 78,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,318 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,715 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,710 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

play n/s rack

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,654 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

n/s middle row seat belt buckle casing broken, still operating correctly

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

n/s middle row seat belt buckle casing broken, still operating correctly

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 ELH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ELH, 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 DY56 ELH registered?

DY56 ELH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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