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EA56 MFF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,268 mi
Last recorded97,268 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 MFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 97,268 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 97,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 91,732 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 91,732 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 81,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,935 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2021 71,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,724 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,704 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,006 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,029 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2015 37,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2014 31,824 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,996 miles

air freshener removed from interior mirror

child seat fitted to centre rear seat. seat belt not tested

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,363 miles

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Aug 2012 22,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel missing

Fail 7 Sep 2011 18,490 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,490 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,112 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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EA56 MFF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EA56 MFF, 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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EA56 MFF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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