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DY56 VUW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,375 mi
Last recorded123,375 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 123,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 111,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2018 101,979 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2018 101,979 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,182 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Fail 17 Jan 2017 92,182 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,314 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2016 81,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,070 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 72,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,551 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Child seat not fitted in accordance to fitting lable on seat.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,264 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 55,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,275 miles

front exhaust flex leaking

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 44,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust flex leaking

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre soft

offside rear brake sticky

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,613 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 32,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

corrosion on all brake discs

slight drag on nearside front brake

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,615 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

DY56 VUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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