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FV56 WJJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 WJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 139,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Front Lower Exhaust union has a light leak.

Nearside Rear Wheel has a nail in the tread.

Offside Rear Parking brake weak.

Offside Rear Tyre perished in the tread. 2012.

Rear Lower Spare wheel missing.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,529 miles

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Spare wheel missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management lamp on dash.

Object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit. 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 126,753 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 126,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 123,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

whirring noise from engine pulley area

Fail 6 Feb 2015 123,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

spare wheel missing

whirring noise from engine pulley area

Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,550 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,956 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 70,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WJJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WJJ, 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 WJJ registered?

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

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