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ET55 DLV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,942 mi
Last recorded81,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 DLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 81,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 79,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated.

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

Play In Steering Rack Both Inner Joints.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spanner Light On.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 76,531 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

spanner light on

Pass 7 Jan 2023 73,471 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

play in rack joints

spanner light on

Pass 8 Jan 2022 70,233 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

spanner light on

Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,342 miles

exhaust flexi joint slightly perished

spanner light is on

Pass 2 Jan 2020 65,264 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,620 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 63,603 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,923 miles

EML on

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

both steering arms have slight play in

Pass 14 Jan 2017 61,690 miles

eml light on

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,343 miles

EML on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 59,277 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

EML on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,553 miles

3rd row seats folded

Cut NSF tyre sidewall (No cord showing)

Spanner light on

Unable to open NSR door

Pass 4 Jan 2014 53,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2014 53,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,098 miles

Spanner light on

Pass 14 Jan 2012 43,854 miles

3rd row seats folded not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,785 miles

3rd row seats folded not allowing inspection of belts

Pass 16 Jan 2010 30,763 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 30,763 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,483 miles

O/S/R seat has baby seat in so belt not tested

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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ET55 DLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET55 DLV, 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 ET55 DLV registered?

ET55 DLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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