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FV06 OTP

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,477 mi
Last recorded138,477 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 OTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 138,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 138,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,478 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

exhaust system very heavily corroded / becoming weak in structure in places

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all showing general corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2019 130,476 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shockers leaking / no damping action n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn / o/s/f side walls split all around to cords / n/s/f worn on both edges split to cords 225 / 40 / 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

engine oil level slightly high

exhaust system very heavily corroded / becoming weak in structure in places

o/s/r hand brake cable pivot on caliper not returning to stop

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all showing general corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,427 miles

stone chips in screen

underside / components showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Fail 22 Jan 2018 122,427 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop / poss out of water (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge / out of shape / deep split to cords / steel casing 225 / 40 / 18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre becoming cracked / perished on both edges between treads 225 / 40 / 18

rear brake discs corroded on braking surface / brake pads not working full face of discs / will require replacing / ie fluctuation / judder

stone chips in screen

unable to carry out brake roller test due to condition of nearside rear tyre / split showing cords

underside / components showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 115,016 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn bald inner edge too cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald inner edge close to cords / recommend tracking check (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 107,549 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 107,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 99,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 99,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,875 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 85,873 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,165 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,922 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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FV06 OTP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV06 OTP, 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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FV06 OTP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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