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FM06 XKV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,641 mi
Last recorded103,641 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 XKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2025 103,641 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 99,541 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,011 miles

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

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

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2022 90,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 84,503 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 84,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 84,496 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,437 miles

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

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

all exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Fail 29 Jan 2019 66,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front flexy brake pipe,ferrule corrodid

Fail 8 Oct 2018 66,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside steering rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front flexy brake pipe,ferrule corrodid

Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,282 miles

wear nearside steering rod

Fail 17 Oct 2017 62,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wear nearside steering rod

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,712 miles

Nearside steering rod wear

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,401 miles

wear nearside steering rod

Fail 8 Oct 2015 55,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

misfire detected

wear nearside steering rod

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,308 miles

wear nearside steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2014 83,050 miles

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

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

wear nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wear,inner and outer edges,both front tyres

Fail 9 Oct 2013 48,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wear,inner and outer edges,both front tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,882 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,066 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 XKV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FM06 XKV, 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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FM06 XKV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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