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FV56 AWY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,203 mi
Last recorded116,203 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 116,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 116,194 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,635 miles

Play in Nearside Front Steering Rack end.

Slight Play in the Offside Steering rack end.

Fail 14 Jan 2021 106,633 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both Rear Tyres are worn close to legal tread depth limit.(2mm).

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Play in Nearside Front Steering Rack end.

Slight Play in the Offside Steering rack end.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,556 miles

Nearside Rear Number Plate light not working.

Play in Nearside Front Steering Rack end.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 101,556 miles

Nearside Rear Number Plate light not working.

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

Play in Nearside Front Steering Rack end.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,613 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,760 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,141 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

slight play in track rods

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,441 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

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

play in track rods

Fail 19 Jan 2016 60,441 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

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

play in track rods

Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,524 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,986 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,455 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,161 miles

front and rear tyres have cracks in between tread areas

Fail 1 Sep 2009 10,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,708 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 AWY 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 FV56 AWY, 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 FV56 AWY registered?

FV56 AWY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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