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FN56 RHO

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,871 mi
Last recorded137,871 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 137,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 129,689 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 129,689 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,127 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,299 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 109,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 102,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 102,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,952 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 85,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,408 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 77,729 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,727 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 73,727 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,570 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 64,570 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,957 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 57,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,830 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,815 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,686 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,961 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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FN56 RHO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RHO, 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 RHO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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