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EK56 XDB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,240 mi
Last recorded103,240 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 XDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 103,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 100,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sill panels corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 100,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

sill panels corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,145 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,432 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,224 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 85,330 miles

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust fleixe braid broken up,

Fail 22 Jun 2021 85,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bean bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bean bush perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust fleixe braid broken up,

Pass 25 Jun 2020 82,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe /flex cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriated image just meets requirement (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission lower plate area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 82,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe /flex cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriated image just meets requirement (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission lower plate area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,582 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2017 71,212 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,049 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak from gearbox area

reverse light switch disconnected

Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,376 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,376 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,009 miles

slight play in tie rods/steering arms

Fail 12 Jun 2014 59,003 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play in tie rods/steering arms

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,115 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,816 miles

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

front tyres wearing close to wear bar limits

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,353 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,046 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 XDB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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