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FM56 SXA

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,589 mi
Last recorded71,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 71,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 71,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on both shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres cracking across the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,277 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 69,277 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,303 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 64,303 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 perished on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,346 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,205 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 49,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 46,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 46,287 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Sep 2013 42,783 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,783 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to front end and nearside of vehicle

Fail 25 Sep 2012 38,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to front end and nearside of vehicle

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,112 miles

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,293 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 26,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,561 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 SXA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

FM56 SXA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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