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FT06 AVE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 AVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 144,556 miles

Nearside Front rack arm slight play.

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 205/55R16 V

Offside Front rack arm slight play.

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 205/55R16 V

Pass 11 May 2016 133,793 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Oct 2015 121,811 miles

Offside Rear light lense cracked and broken

slight play both front inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 22 Oct 2015 121,811 miles

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

Offside Rear light lense cracked and broken

slight play both front inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 6 May 2015 108,918 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 108,918 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,310 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in N/S steering rack ball joint, not excessive.

Play in O/S steering rack ball joint, not excessive.

Slight damage O/S rear lamp lens.

Pass 9 May 2014 78,909 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 78,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,252 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 64,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2013 51,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,619 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,717 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 26,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,359 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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FT06 AVE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FT06 AVE, 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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FT06 AVE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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