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EO56 GVZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,304 mi
Last recorded162,304 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 GVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 162,304 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

svc / inspection light on

Fail 7 Sep 2021 162,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulging by rim and separation can be felt in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

svc / inspection light on

Pass 8 Sep 2020 145,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both near side and off side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Fail 7 Sep 2020 145,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both near side and off side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Pass 6 Sep 2019 130,132 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 130,126 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 112,757 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine and/ or Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 112,757 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine and/ or Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,980 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 63,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,542 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,542 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,053 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,721 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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EO56 GVZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO56 GVZ, 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 EO56 GVZ registered?

EO56 GVZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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