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EK56 DBV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 DBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 128,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 128,384 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 120,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Fail 13 Mar 2021 102,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner offside,tie rods slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 90,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,999 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn low

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn low

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 84,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn low

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn low

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 77,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,446 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,595 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,437 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,899 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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EK56 DBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DBV, 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 DBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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