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FL06 MZE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,343 mi
Last recorded71,343 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 MZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,343 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 71,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 70,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 70,000 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,400 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 68,348 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 65,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 59,644 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 59,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 57,842 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,172 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 51,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,549 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,472 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,243 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,489 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,949 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2009 17,204 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,204 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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 MZE 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZE, 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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What year was FL06 MZE registered?

FL06 MZE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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