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FE56 SBX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,642 mi
Last recorded115,642 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 SBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 115,642 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 110,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint rusty and worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 104,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner faces getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre very rust at flexy and box joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low and cracking up in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured all most red in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,499 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,505 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 94,503 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed track rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,934 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,934 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,205 miles

Engine Management light Illuminated

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,342 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,345 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 72,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,634 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 65,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,806 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 59,806 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

uneven wear in front brake pads, & wear in front brake discs

Fail 2 Nov 2012 46,153 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

offside front tyre devoid on inner edge

uneven wear in front brake pads, & wear in front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,553 miles

both sides rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,717 miles

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

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

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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FE56 SBX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE56 SBX, 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 FE56 SBX registered?

FE56 SBX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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