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EK56 ZVX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,910 mi
Last recorded196,910 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 196,910 miles

Both steering arms have play, and should be changed.

Front headlamps dim.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 196,446 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both steering arms have play, and should be changed.

Front headlamps dim.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 173,807 miles

Exhaust skin deteriorating(middle).

exhaust flexi deteriorating.

front steering rack arms have play.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 173,489 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust skin deteriorating(middle).

exhaust flexi deteriorating.

front steering rack arms have play.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 152,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wrong spring fitted causing coils to touch

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 152,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wrong spring fitted causing coils to touch

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,037 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Offside Rear tyre BALD on inner edge, going out os shape and cracking perishing.

Play in front steering arms.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 129,037 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Offside Rear tyre BALD on inner edge, going out os shape and cracking perishing.

Play in front steering arms.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 108,365 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,533 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,874 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blades smear

bpth front tyres wearing on inside edges, OSF is worst

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,997 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 76,997 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,653 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 24 Mar 2010 26,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,499 miles

cracked o/s tail lamp

Fail 2 Oct 2009 43,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracked o/s tail lamp

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 ZVX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

EK56 ZVX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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