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FV56 VCE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,355 mi
Last recorded122,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 VCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 122,355 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative N/S & O/S (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 112,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate in poor condition

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box has one mounting rubber missing

Fail 21 May 2018 112,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate in poor condition

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box has one mounting rubber missing

Pass 18 May 2017 97,016 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,863 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,557 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,265 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres nearing limit(inner edges)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 54,265 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres nearing limit

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,228 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,849 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,819 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,747 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 VCE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

FV56 VCE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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