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EX56 PLV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,250 mi
Last recorded89,250 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 PLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 89,250 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 89,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer lens damage but no affect on light output

unable to test rear seatbelts due to load area full

Fail 18 Mar 2023 74,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps lens oxidized (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer lens damage but no affect on light output

unable to test rear seatbelts due to load area full

Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 57,760 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,365 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,358 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 49,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,483 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,126 miles

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

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,509 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,950 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,862 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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EX56 PLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EX56 PLV, 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 EX56 PLV registered?

EX56 PLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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