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EF55 VHP

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,951 mi
Last recorded181,951 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 181,951 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 173,094 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 173,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 162,563 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 147,035 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 129,271 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 129,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,175 miles

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

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

offside front wheel arch loose

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,184 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 100,184 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,020 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 87,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,935 miles

front discs worn pitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front discs worn pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,602 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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,014 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 VHP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHP, 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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EF55 VHP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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