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EF55 OVW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,533 mi
Last recorded123,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 123,533 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 110,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,595 miles

Spare tyre defective

engine MIL on

Fail 13 Jun 2015 100,595 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

engine MIL on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges 205,55,16

Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges 205,55,16

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,803 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,662 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 62,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,059 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,059 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,689 miles

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

nearside rear lamp cover broken

Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,689 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear lamp cover broken

Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,827 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 27,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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EF55 OVW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EF55 OVW, 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 EF55 OVW registered?

EF55 OVW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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