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EY56 VZJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,876 mi
Last recorded174,876 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 174,876 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 174,312 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 145,838 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 145,838 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 118,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 103,178 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 103,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,668 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,006 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 50,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,377 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 7 Jul 2010 23,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,080 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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EY56 VZJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY56 VZJ, 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 EY56 VZJ registered?

EY56 VZJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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