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EA06 YOW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

135,553 mi
Last recorded135,553 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 YOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 135,553 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 135,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting/low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox to engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 114,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball joint to rack worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush worn on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball joint to rack worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox to engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,296 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

slight power steering leak / corrosion on rear springs /

Fail 30 Nov 2021 109,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight power steering leak / corrosion on rear springs /

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Play detected in both inner steering arm joints

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 16 Nov 2020 105,113 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Play detected in both inner steering arm joints

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 8 May 2019 94,211 miles

slight corrosion on front discs inner edge / slight play in both rack arms / leak on o/s rack boot / rear heat shield loose /

Pass 11 May 2018 82,257 miles

wipers / slight play in n/s rack arm / slight leak on o/s rack boot / slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 27 May 2017 70,142 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking up

offside front inner steering arm has slight play in the ball joint

offside rear light lens outer is missing

rear brake discs are corroded but pull up ok on the brake tester

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

steering rack has a slight leak from offside

Pass 27 May 2016 67,061 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear light lense damaged

slight play in steering rack inner joints

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 May 2016 67,061 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 May 2015 63,583 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 63,578 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 55,361 miles

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

osr outer light cover missing

reverse lens missing

Pass 31 May 2013 47,616 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2012 38,404 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

reverce lights not working

slight uneven wear on rear tyre inner edges

Fail 22 May 2012 38,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres low on inner edges

reverce lights not working

slight uneven wear on rear tyre inner edges

Pass 19 May 2011 31,321 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2010 25,435 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,123 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 YOW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc 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 EA06 YOW, 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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EA06 YOW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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