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FM56 SMU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,112 mi
Last recorded131,112 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 131,112 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 127,106 miles

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,106 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,055 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 118,850 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 118,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,158 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 96,152 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 95,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm and tread perishing

offside rearmost seat folded seatbelt not checked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,726 miles

engine manigement light on

some movement to n/s/f o/s/f steering rack knucles

Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,726 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine manigement light on

some movement to n/s/f o/s/f steering rack knucles

Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,730 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 18,641 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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FM56 SMU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM56 SMU, 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 FM56 SMU registered?

FM56 SMU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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