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FP56 VKT

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 85,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 85,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust flexy worn

rear seat belt buckle casing missing

spanner light on dash

Pass 5 Dec 2023 73,689 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 73,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,761 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 67,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 60,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,835 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 31 May 2019 43,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 34,810 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 31,565 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake blinding (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,034 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 31,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,239 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 30,239 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre sidewall scrubbed

osf brake hose ferrel corroding

osf tyre sidewall scrubbed and cracking/almost showing cord

Pass 17 Jan 2013 26,177 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,152 miles

rear tyre sidewalls scrubbes

slight play in os tie bar

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,599 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 20,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,044 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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FP56 VKT is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver 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 FP56 VKT, 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 FP56 VKT registered?

FP56 VKT is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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