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EK56 ZCF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,137 mi
Last recorded170,137 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ZCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 170,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 152,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 May 2025 152,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2024 128,808 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 128,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 122,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 120,439 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 120,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 119,439 miles

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

both rear coil spring are corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 119,437 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil spring are corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 118,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,190 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 115,635 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 113,962 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 112,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,493 miles

emission too clean,unable to see chords

offside and nearside rear tyres perished to sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2012 103,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management lights on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management lights on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,722 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 ZCF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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