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EA06 SWU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 SWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,983 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 92,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,096 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,840 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,810 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 52,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,331 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,200 miles

washer fluid is contaminated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,840 miles

washer fluid contaminated (bad smell)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,766 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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EA06 SWU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA06 SWU, 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 EA06 SWU registered?

EA06 SWU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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