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FL06 XWU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,253 mi
Last recorded180,253 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 180,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 169,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 168,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 160,634 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv gator outer slight pin hole in gator

Offside Front wiring for usb charger poor wiring but not connected to a power source at time of test

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 160,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv gator outer slight pin hole in gator

Offside Front wiring for usb charger poor wiring but not connected to a power source at time of test

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 151,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 151,259 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 147,456 miles

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

engine light on

front engine mount weak

Fail 19 Apr 2018 147,394 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

front engine mount weak

Pass 12 Apr 2017 141,212 miles

rear number plate craked

Fail 12 Apr 2017 141,212 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear number plate craked

Pass 16 Apr 2016 134,758 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 127,877 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,561 miles

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2013 113,544 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 113,544 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2010 70,862 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,253 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 XWU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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