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DY56 VPJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,457 mi
Last recorded143,457 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 143,457 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 143,457 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 141,225 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside door / Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 141,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside door / Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,783 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 139,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,801 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 136,801 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 136,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 133,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint and casings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged in boot (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged in boot (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 133,925 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint and casings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged in boot (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged in boot (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,239 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 106,239 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex hose (7.1.2)

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

Rear heat sheald lose above rear exhaurst box

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,543 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,225 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,514 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,748 miles

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

all tyre inner edges feathering

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,709 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 VPJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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