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FT06 BUO

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,846 mi
Last recorded112,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 112,846 miles

Emissions readings high

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides and o/s misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 110,261 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,106 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 109,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 107,643 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 107,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,748 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 96,910 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,742 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,742 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,690 miles

Light cracking on rear tyres

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,174 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,267 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres are excessively worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seats downwards facing not allowing full inspection of adult belts and seat security

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,477 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear seats downwards facing not allowing full inspection of adult belts and seat security

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,046 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,103 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 BUO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 FT06 BUO, 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 FT06 BUO registered?

FT06 BUO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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