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EJ56 MKM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,108 mi
Last recorded122,108 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 MKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,108 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 122,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,709 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 110,709 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 100,389 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 100,383 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,979 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 90,976 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,222 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 79,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,163 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,163 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 59,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 57,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,197 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 24,322 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 24,322 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EJ56 MKM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EJ56 MKM, 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 EJ56 MKM registered?

EJ56 MKM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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