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FV55 YEL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,051 mi
Last recorded125,051 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 YEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 125,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Central Bracket) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Sides (Outer Edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 115,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,491 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,663 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight blow on centre exhaust system

slight play in nearside steering rack inner rack end

Fail 1 Jun 2016 106,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight blow on centre exhaust system

slight play in nearside steering rack inner rack end

Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

n/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,602 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,065 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust clamp missing but box secure

Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,686 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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FV55 YEL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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