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FV55 HTZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,268 mi
Last recorded94,268 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear LAMP UNIT CONDITION

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,866 miles

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

Offside Rear tail lamp unit condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 90,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear tail lamp unit condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,382 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 86,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,349 miles

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)

rear exhaust heat shield falling off

Fail 5 Feb 2014 76,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

rear exhaust heat shield falling off

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,318 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 7 Feb 2013 70,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,207 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,207 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,005 miles

1/ both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2010 42,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,376 miles

tyres have kerb damage on tyre walls

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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FV55 HTZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV55 HTZ, 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 FV55 HTZ registered?

FV55 HTZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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