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EY56 YAJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,329 mi
Last recorded125,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 125,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 125,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 112,476 miles

Exhaust heat shield not fixed to vehicle body, and fouling exhaust system.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust heat shield not fixed to vehicle body, and fouling exhaust system.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2016 95,579 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 95,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 88,455 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear lens damaged.

Fail 7 May 2015 88,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear lens damaged.

Fail 7 May 2015 88,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear lens damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 83,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,611 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,669 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front seat belt fluffing slightly

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

Unable to check rear seats due to they are locked away in the closed position

Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,669 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front seat belt fluffing slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Unable to check rear seats due to they are locked away in the closed position

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,773 miles

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

Spare tyre worn out on outside edge of tread

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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

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EY56 YAJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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