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EJ56 MKN

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,827 mi
Last recorded97,827 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 MKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 97,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 97,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 93,448 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 93,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,273 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 90,273 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,154 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,154 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 80,940 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 80,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play / movement in both front steering inner joints

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 73,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play / movement in both front steering inner joints

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,050 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,050 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,418 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,237 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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EJ56 MKN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MKN, 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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EJ56 MKN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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