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EF55 VHL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,228 mi
Last recorded130,228 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 130,228 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 118,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 118,857 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,741 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,156 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 97,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 91,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear seat belts not tested seats in floor

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,092 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,237 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,237 miles

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

front brake discs worn/scored.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,374 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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EF55 VHL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

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

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