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EJ06 KAX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,606 mi
Last recorded135,606 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 KAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 126,772 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 126,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 102,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 102,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,789 miles

ECU light on

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rackends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 90,789 miles

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

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

ECU light on

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rackends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Fail 28 Mar 2015 78,955 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,872 miles

Advise engine warning light on.

Advise nearside front tyre wearing close to wear indicator.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,015 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,646 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,725 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread material osr 2.5 mm nsr 2mm

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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EJ06 KAX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ06 KAX, 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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EJ06 KAX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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