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FV56 FVL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,497 mi
Last recorded115,497 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 115,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 115,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 94,552 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective just 1.6mm ()

Fail 23 May 2023 94,552 miles

Spare tyre defective just 1.6mm ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2022 80,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 80,826 miles

Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,151 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,524 miles

steering rack slight leaks os front os ns discs worn advise to be replaced ns front shock absorber damp

Fail 17 Jun 2020 69,524 miles

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

steering rack slight leaks os front os ns discs worn advise to be replaced ns front shock absorber damp

Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,615 miles

Boot does not open

Fail 19 Jun 2019 62,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Os no front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot does not open

Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,048 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 54,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked as white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,739 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,648 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 23,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NS FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,803 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 FVL 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 63.2%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

FV56 FVL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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