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EK56 YZU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,428 mi
Last recorded165,428 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 165,428 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 165,417 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 146,814 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 146,796 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 132,938 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 132,732 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,187 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and indercover fitted.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 122,187 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and indercover fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,650 miles

Condition of offside front tyre tread borderline

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 110,605 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 108,506 miles

Condition of exhaust

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 24 Nov 2011 106,576 miles

Front brakes flucuating borderline

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r shocker leaking

rear no. plate

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,576 miles

Front brakes flucuating borderline

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r shocker leaking

rear no. plate

Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,400 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 101,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,974 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 87,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YZU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YZU, 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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What year was EK56 YZU registered?

EK56 YZU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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