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EF06 LVU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,933 mi
Last recorded117,933 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 LVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 117,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,902 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 115,849 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 114,899 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp outer lens damage

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

Pass 22 May 2023 114,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp outer lens damage

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

Fail 20 May 2023 114,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp outer lens damage

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Offside Rear lamp outer lens damage

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 114,352 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Offside Rear lamp outer lens damage

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 110,728 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Both sides lamp outer lens damage

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,442 miles

Both rear lamps outer lens damage

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,712 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 59,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,697 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,349 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,878 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

front and rear brake pads about 75% worn

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,322 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,253 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,215 miles

front pads getting low

ns/r light lens cracked and partly missing

o/s/f mirror cover missing and mirror unit loose

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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EF06 LVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EF06 LVU, 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 EF06 LVU registered?

EF06 LVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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