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EK56 WTG

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 WTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 82,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot lid (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 81,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,310 miles

Nearside Front STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 72,309 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,437 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 62,390 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blow disturbing emissions results (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 73% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,833 miles

both inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,804 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both inner rack ends have slight play

some corrosion in brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre slightly disfigured on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,214 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 29,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,294 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 23,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,202 miles

run flat tyre fitted to off side rear

Fail 1 Feb 2011 20,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

run flat tyre fitted to off side rear

Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,474 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 WTG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WTG, 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 WTG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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