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FH55 FSS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

138,937 mi
Last recorded138,937 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 FSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 138,937 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp aim weak

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 138,936 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch seized

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp aim weak

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

registration plate obscured by rear wiper arm

Pass 12 Nov 2019 131,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam rear bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 122,857 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,999 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 113,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 113,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Visible when jacked up on full right lock (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Bonnet secondary catch is seized in the off position rendering it useless, bonnet when opened does not excessively obscure the drivers view

Front brake discs worn

N/s/f lower arm rear bush has slight play

N/s/f rack end has slight play

N/s/f suspension damper has slight play in shaft

N/s/r coil spring corroded

O/s/r hand brake mechanism not fully returning, currently not applying the brake

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low >>>>DONE<<<<< (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake disc grooved on inner face

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slightly play in adjustment mechanism also (2.1.2c)

N/s/f tyre is worn to the legal tread depth limit

N/s/r tyre has puncture and is leaking

N/s/r tyre is BADLY deteriorated and should NOT be driven on public roads, needs replacement ASAP

O/s/f tyre is worn to the legal tread depth limit

O/s/r tyre is BADLY deteriorated and should NOT be driven on public roads, needs replacement ASAP

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,086 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt operation

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm some play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 106,085 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt operation

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm some play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 106,042 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside nearside steering rack the track rod(drum stick)ball joints showing slight play.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,145 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wear in front brake discs

Fail 23 Aug 2014 99,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wear in front brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,311 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 88,310 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 74,905 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 74,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to rear brake disc`s

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Aug 2011 63,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to rear brake disc`s

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,743 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,211 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 40,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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FH55 FSS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FH55 FSS, 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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FH55 FSS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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