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FV55 NHT

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,201 mi
Last recorded140,201 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 140,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 129,395 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 129,395 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 106,733 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 106,733 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,904 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 91,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,094 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 45,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,325 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 25,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,915 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 17,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NHT 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 FV55 NHT, 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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FV55 NHT is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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