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FN56 PBZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,700 mi
Last recorded108,700 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear centre seatbelt cover missing from latch

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,169 miles

centre rear & nearside rear outer seatbelt stalk outer casings missing

unable to check rear seats due to fragile things in boot

Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,169 miles

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

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

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

centre rear & nearside rear outer seatbelt stalk outer casings missing

unable to check rear seats due to fragile things in boot

Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,357 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight play inner steering rack arms [both]

Fail 7 Mar 2014 93,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front discs lipped and incomplete in places pads low

slight play inner steering rack arms [both]

Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear seats folded down not allowing for inspection

both front tyres on 2-3mm tread (205/55R16)

coolant level low

front inner brake pads gettimg low

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Mar 2013 82,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear seats folded down not allowing for inspection

both front tyres on 2-3mm tread (205/55R16)

coolant level low

front inner brake pads gettimg low

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,008 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,008 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PBZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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