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EF56 CXO

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,788 mi
Last recorded139,788 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 CXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 139,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear light has water inside

slight play detected on steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2025 138,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play detected on nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edges and very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2022 128,235 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,423 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 121,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 115,468 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 115,466 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 115,439 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,298 miles

rear doors only open with dash door switch

Fail 16 Jan 2019 109,298 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

rear doors only open with dash door switch

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,985 miles

centre and rear box rusty

o/s rear door faulty

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,559 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,067 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,590 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,190 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,549 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 29,549 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,837 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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EF56 CXO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF56 CXO, 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 EF56 CXO registered?

EF56 CXO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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