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FE56 VCG

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,110 mi
Last recorded107,110 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 VCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 107,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,395 miles

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

front number plate poor

front tyres getting low

gear knob cover split

middle exhaust poor

steering rack joints advaced wear

Fail 31 Mar 2018 101,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

front number plate poor

front tyres getting low

gear knob cover split

middle exhaust poor

steering rack joints advaced wear

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,043 miles

front reg plate cracked, n/s/f rack arm has slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,043 miles

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

front reg plate cracked, n/s/f rack arm has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,854 miles

front reg plate cracked, o/s/r lamp condensation, engine light on

Fail 22 Feb 2016 91,853 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front reg plate cracked, o/s/r lamp condensation, engine light on

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,638 miles

front rack arms have slight play, n/s/r tyre out of shape, front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front rack arms have slight play, n/s/r tyre out of shape, front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Dec 2014 87,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,858 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,313 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,611 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 57,609 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)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

eng mang light on?

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 VCG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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