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FV56 AJU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,313 mi
Last recorded150,313 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 AJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 150,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system heavily corroded skin peeling

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,992 miles

exhaust coroding

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust coroding

Pass 27 Apr 2018 129,422 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 129,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,209 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 124,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 118,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 118,727 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,742 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,876 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,802 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,749 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,654 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 AJU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV56 AJU, 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 AJU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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