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EJ56 RUW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,423 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,423 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,883 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 58,857 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release CENTER BELT (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,925 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,925 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 48,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 May 2014 48,453 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 35,471 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 35,471 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,204 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,652 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 RUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

EJ56 RUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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