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EJ56 RTU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,956 mi
Last recorded71,956 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,956 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Wipers smearing

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,651 miles

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

Nearside demage to nearside rear door and quater panel

spare wheel flat

Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,194 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 64,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,039 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 60,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,527 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 50,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,045 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 44,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,871 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 18,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 14,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 10,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 5,314 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 RTU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ56 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

EJ56 RTU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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