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EK56 ZCL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,036 mi
Last recorded104,036 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ZCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,036 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 97,898 miles

rear coil springs corroded-front tyres wearing low-exhaust flexi minor leak-inner rack arms slight play-rear shockers slightly damp-

Pass 2 Sep 2023 92,756 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,605 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,998 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,978 miles

inner track arms play

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Mar 2017 70,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

inner track arms play

nsf and osf tyres heavy wear inner tread (replace asap)

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Apr 2016 67,052 miles

gearbox oil leak

inner track arms slight play

marks on bodywork: rear bumper marks and front bumper crack and damage

rear brake pads inner low

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in steering rack inner arm

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,075 miles

slight play in steering rack inner arm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,091 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,594 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 ZCL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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