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FL06 DVU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 DVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 112,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 111,990 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 101,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 101,686 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mount area (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,979 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,932 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also Both Outer Attachment Areas To Body Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 84,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also Cracking And Perishing. Nail In Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also Both Outer Attachment Areas To Body Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and uneven edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear light unit have water in them

Fail 8 Jan 2021 83,690 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and uneven edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear light unit have water in them

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,609 miles

both rear suspension axel beam bushes becoming badly worn

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge - stepped tread

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - stepped tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2020 81,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear suspension axel beam bushes becoming badly worn

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inner face and becoming worn

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge - stepped tread

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f brake disc becoming worn and corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - stepped tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 76,663 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,454 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,206 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

far rear seats stowed away

o/s/f window switch inop

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 May 2015 54,099 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 54,099 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 47,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2013 41,422 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 35,747 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing close to legal limits

nearside front tyre inner edge worn close to legal limits

offside rear tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,196 miles

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

partical check of o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 1 May 2010 24,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,046 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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FL06 DVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL06 DVU, 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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FL06 DVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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