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FV56 AHY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,971 mi
Last recorded170,971 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 AHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 170,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 170,901 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear door will not open

Pass 25 May 2024 163,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 160,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 160,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 155,003 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 154,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Breaking up on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin New brake pads rqd (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up with water (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 147,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc dirt shield rotted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc dirt shield missing

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 142,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 142,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Evidence of brake disc overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark Topped up with fluid (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In outer tread area New tyre rqd ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer tread area New tyre rqd ()

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 134,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake dirt shield rotted

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,334 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint On both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 125,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint On both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,345 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges and in vents (3.5.1i)

Outer skin on main silencer rotted

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 110,372 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,046 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,957 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,398 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,429 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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FV56 AHY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FV56 AHY, 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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FV56 AHY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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