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FD55 XLZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,625 mi
Last recorded85,625 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 XLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,625 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,317 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,746 miles

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 5 Jan 2023 80,746 miles

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

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 73,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,333 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 68,333 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,815 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,090 miles

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

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

both passenger side doors damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2016 41,408 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,262 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,183 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,027 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,773 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,367 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 24,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,072 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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FD55 XLZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD55 XLZ, 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 FD55 XLZ registered?

FD55 XLZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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