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DY56 EXE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,086 mi
Last recorded154,086 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 154,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise condition of o/s steering rack gaiter

advise condition of passenger rear seat belt stalk

advise engine oil lealk

advise product on both front headlights

advise wear in n/s front lower arm inner rear bush

Pass 6 Aug 2024 146,015 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 146,015 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 139,672 miles

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 9 Aug 2023 139,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system rusty will need renewing soon also heatshield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 130,877 miles

advise o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,256 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 117,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 111,427 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 111,416 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,267 miles

minor exhaust leak

oil leak

rear pads on limit

Fail 4 Aug 2017 103,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed requires wheel alignment (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor exhaust leak

oil leak

rear pads on limit

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,960 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2016 92,944 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 70,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,310 miles

slight wear front discs Suface rust rear discs

Pass 21 Nov 2009 40,758 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 EXE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EXE, 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 EXE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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