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EJ56 MKV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,502 mi
Last recorded179,502 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 MKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 179,502 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 179,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 179,467 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All tyres slightly out of shape

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 171,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlight faded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 171,702 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlight faded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 169,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 164,166 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn heavy inner edge

both rear tyres worn heavy on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2019 154,702 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 149,305 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak oil filter housing ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 134,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 121,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 113,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 82,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,650 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting missing

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,324 miles

N/S/F tyre at 3mm and wearing inner edge to almost bald but ok for test.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,957 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 MKV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ56 MKV, 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 MKV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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