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EF56 HKA

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,933 mi
Last recorded79,933 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 HKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,933 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 79,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 16 Dec 2024 73,121 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

The engine oil level was very low

Fail 16 Dec 2024 73,121 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

The engine oil level was very low

Pass 27 Dec 2023 68,648 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fold up boot seats not in use time of test

both rear light units have condensation in them

Fail 27 Dec 2023 68,648 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fold up boot seats not in use time of test

both rear light units have condensation in them

Pass 28 Dec 2022 61,072 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber is worn on one corner (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 53,231 miles

Both rear light units have some water in them

Brake pedal wearing smooth corner of pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 53,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear light units have some water in them

Brake pedal wearing smooth corner of pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 46,093 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 41,272 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 37,485 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 37,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 33,501 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 29,221 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted

Slight play in both front inner track rod ends

Windscreen wiper stalk broken

Fail 5 Dec 2015 29,076 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

o/s/r seat belt not fully inspected as seat folded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,574 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,161 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 17,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HKA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

EF56 HKA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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