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EK56 YDH

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

122,110 mi
Last recorded122,110 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 122,110 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 122,108 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 120,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 118,697 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,594 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 112,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,813 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,164 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 100,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 97,051 miles

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

ECU light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 97,027 miles

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

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

ECU light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,406 miles

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

ECU light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,559 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 85,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,712 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,872 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,783 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,143 miles

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)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,341 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,709 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,807 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 11,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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 YDH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDH, 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 YDH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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