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FE56 VCW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,799 mi
Last recorded107,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 107,799 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and drivers rear (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check very rear seat belts (used like a van)

Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,473 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 101,325 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,818 miles

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

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Possibly rack end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly Cam cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,813 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Possibly rack end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly Cam cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,758 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern detected (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (inc 2 flexis) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (inc 2 flexis) (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,858 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 72,858 miles

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

play steering inner joints

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,261 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,909 miles

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

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

play in both inner steering rack joints

pressented as 5 seat vehicle at time of test

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,722 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,247 miles

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

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

brake pedal cover worn

pressented as 5 seat vehicle at time of test

wipers just starting to leve lines on screen

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,815 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,066 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 VCW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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