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FG06 SVJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,921 mi
Last recorded98,921 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 SVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,921 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 98,893 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,395 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 92,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 88,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,299 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 86,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,920 miles

both front anti-roll bar droplinks have slight play

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both steering rack inner joints have play

front service brake slightly fluctuating

front subframe corroded and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking / deteriorated

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

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

both side rear and n/s/f coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking / deteriorated

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

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

both side rear and n/s/f coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking / deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake application uneven 23% nearside low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 75,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake application uneven 23% nearside low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,454 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted but not secured too seat belt *offside rear*

nearside rear tyre close too 2mm

rear seat belt buckels in rear folding seat's have plastic covers missing but not affecting the operation of the seatbelt buckle

Fail 2 Mar 2013 59,767 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted but not secured too seat belt *offside rear*

nearside rear tyre close too 2mm

rear seat belt buckels in rear folding seat's have plastic covers missing but not affecting the operation of the seatbelt buckle

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,497 miles

Slight play in inner steering joint cup both sides

Fail 20 Mar 2012 41,496 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,145 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 29,703 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 25,679 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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FG06 SVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG06 SVJ, 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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FG06 SVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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