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EF55 VKU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,918 mi
Last recorded117,918 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 117,918 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 117,905 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 110,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2015 101,673 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,673 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,082 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 82,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,362 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 55,096 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 55,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,758 miles

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

Third row seats down at time of test

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 VKU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

EF55 VKU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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The MOT history for EF55 VKU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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