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FE56 VCX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,593 mi
Last recorded124,593 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,593 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror outer casing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 124,592 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe worn (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror outer casing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake performance poor operation

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,850 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 120,850 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear heat sheild loose

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2016 89,665 miles

both front brake disks lipped

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 2 May 2015 85,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 75,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 66,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear doors dont open from inside

seats in boot area folded away , not inspected & seat belts not inspected

Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear doors dont open from inside

seats in boot area folded away , not inspected & seat belts not inspected

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,734 miles

2 x nails in osf tyre

rear doors dont open from inside

seats folded in boot area , not checked & seatbelts not checked

Fail 9 Mar 2011 49,734 miles

2 x nails in osf tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear doors dont open from inside

seats folded in boot area , not checked & seatbelts not checked

Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,936 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,936 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,387 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in steering rack arm on nearside

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 VCX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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