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FN56 RLX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,381 mi
Last recorded118,381 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 RLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 118,381 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak matrix pipes ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 118,366 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda sensor wiring cut, readings too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak matrix pipes ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 108,047 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear lights heavily tinted, light being emitted sufficiently

Fail 3 May 2023 107,746 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear light units heavily tinted, light is being emitted sufficiently

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,035 miles

Engine has a slight misfire. Emissions passed however

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 98,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Engine has a slight misfire. Emissions passed however

N/S/R and O/S/R Brake back plates damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal spongey

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,876 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 91,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,454 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,977 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edge.

Front wipers slightly smeery

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

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play.

Nearside mirror glass loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play.

Offside reverse light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,556 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on inner edge of front brake discs.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn low on both edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 26 Nov 2013 40,517 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,666 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front springs corroded

screen chipped

Fail 22 Nov 2011 27,462 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

N/S/R tyre & O/S/R tyre perishing within tread grooves.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,462 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

N/S/R tyre & O/S/R tyre perishing within tread grooves.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,759 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 RLX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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