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FN56 MVA

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,942 mi
Last recorded235,942 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 MVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 235,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 439,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 221,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 221,917 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 210,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

eml light stays on

Pass 15 May 2013 208,959 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 208,959 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 204,598 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 204,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 183,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 163,754 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 139,549 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 139,549 miles

Rear discs pitted

Fail 7 Oct 2010 124,143 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 124,143 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 124,143 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 106,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 92,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack inner arm joints have slight play.

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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FN56 MVA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN56 MVA, 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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FN56 MVA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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