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EF55 VKW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

246,510 mi
Last recorded246,510 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 246,510 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 246,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (7.1.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 244,916 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 222,351 miles

DPF in exhaust been cut and welded. not possible to determine whether been removed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Oct 2014 222,252 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

DPF in exhaust been cut and welded. not possible to determine whether been removed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Oct 2013 198,167 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 197,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 163,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 162,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 136,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 131,758 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 131,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 116,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 103,410 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 103,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 VKW 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 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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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