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DY56 ULX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ULX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 90,746 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 90,745 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure Back Box Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 80,090 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,956 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 74,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 73,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 71,714 miles

Front brake pads worn down to 5mm

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,399 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven slightly on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,864 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing missing ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 65,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing missing ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,662 miles

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 9 Nov 2015 57,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,408 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 52,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,260 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,267 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,029 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,319 miles

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 25 Nov 2009 25,743 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 25,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ULX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

DY56 ULX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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