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FM06 DYC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,036 mi
Last recorded119,036 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 DYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 119,036 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 119,036 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 108,701 miles

body damage

both front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edge

spanner light on

Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 100,361 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 100,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working flickering (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged/insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged/insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,433 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,959 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,843 miles

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

nail in tread of nearside front tyre 225/45/17

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,756 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,049 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,825 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2012 52,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,844 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,857 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,311 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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FM06 DYC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM06 DYC, 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 FM06 DYC registered?

FM06 DYC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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