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FE56 VBG

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,995 mi
Last recorded130,995 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 130,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,951 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroded + both front and rear discs corroded and slightly worn + rear axle corroded + slight play in both front anti roll bar links + slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2021 91,875 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,796 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front subframe rusty

Front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Rear corrosion forming on door step

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

Offside corrosion forming on a pillar

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on suspension and underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack and arms

unable to fully inspect seats and belts

Fail 23 Oct 2017 74,376 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension beam (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front subframe rusty

Front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear corrosion forming on door step

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

Offside corrosion forming on a pillar

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on suspension and underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack and arms

unable to fully inspect seats and belts

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 67,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,167 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

coolant low

Fail 5 Nov 2015 65,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

coolant low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wear on edges

rear discs pitting

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake imbalance bit high 24/25%

rear discs pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,729 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 14,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,948 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,295 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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FE56 VBG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VBG, 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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FE56 VBG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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