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FE06 OTM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

165,637 mi
Last recorded165,637 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 OTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 May 2020 165,637 miles

Central Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired As Marked (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 May 2019 162,353 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 18 May 2019 162,314 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 May 2018 153,695 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 153,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 141,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 132,269 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 132,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 122,924 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 122,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 114,368 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 114,366 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 113,895 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 113,895 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L.is on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

drivers door mirror outer casing is damaged and insecure

front fog light switch is faulty

Pass 2 May 2012 105,971 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 105,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges on 3mm

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 26 Apr 2011 94,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,932 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FE06 OTM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FE06 OTM, 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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FE06 OTM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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