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EA56 VDK

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,096 mi
Last recorded139,096 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 139,096 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 127,511 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,633 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 117,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 109,111 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 109,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,028 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,455 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,568 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,895 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,062 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,412 miles

3rd row seats and belts not inspected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,199 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake pedal anti slip provision worn.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,551 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 37,551 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,646 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 31,646 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,475 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 VDK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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