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FD55 YEK

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,153 mi
Last recorded130,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 130,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside door mirror lens missing

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on both edges just legal

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc back plate deteriated

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,814 miles

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

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

engine has oil leaks

nearside of vehicle damaged

offside rear brake disc back plate deteriated

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 25 Mar 2015 122,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine has oil leaks

nearside of vehicle damaged

offside rear brake disc back plate deteriated

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,429 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight distorsion in tread

noise from gearbox/clutch area

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre slight wear on both edges and distorsion in tread

slight freeplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 104,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wheels require tracking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight distorsion in tread

noise from gearbox/clutch area

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre slight wear on both edges and distorsion in tread

slight freeplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,964 miles

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 83,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,599 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,694 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,275 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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

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FD55 YEK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FD55 YEK, 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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FD55 YEK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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