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EK56 AWC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,569 mi
Last recorded174,569 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 AWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 174,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked replace asap

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

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti slip worn replace asap

engine overheated during test attention required asap

Fail 11 Oct 2016 174,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join pipe holed (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked replace asap

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

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti slip worn replace asap

engine overheated during test attention required asap

Pass 22 Oct 2015 152,168 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust middle box corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Oct 2015 152,164 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust middle box corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Oct 2014 129,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated and slight blow [advise immediate replacement]

exhaust middle section corroding

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear-most seats in stowed position. not allowing for full seatbelt inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2014 129,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated and slight blow [advise immediate replacement]

exhaust middle section corroding

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear-most seats in stowed position. not allowing for full seatbelt inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,355 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Fail 14 Oct 2013 106,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 80,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges.advise immediate replacement

rear brake pads low

rear no.plate deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre as cut in tyre tread but not exsposing cord

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,839 miles

NOTE...NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL IS A DIFFERENT CONFIGURAION TO THE REST, AS A RESULT THE TYRE VALVE IS OBSTRUCTED AND MOST LIKLEY UNDER STRAIN

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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

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EK56 AWC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige 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 EK56 AWC, 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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EK56 AWC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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