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FE56 VBX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,229 mi
Last recorded135,229 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 VBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2021 135,229 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,833 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,561 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,452 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

centre and osr seat belt plastic clasp covers missing

Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,823 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

centre and osr seat belt plastic clasp covers missing

Pass 25 Mar 2016 80,522 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

rear os and centre seat belts plastic clasp covers missing still operational advise replacement

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,629 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,457 miles

rear tyre low on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,012 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf abs sensor wire clip broken

pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 38,956 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 VBX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE56 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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