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FX56 ZZM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 ZZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 119,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 119,741 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 114,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight worn as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 114,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight worn as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 111,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 111,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 106,969 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 106,964 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,541 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 100,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,690 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit/smooth inner. no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,652 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 58,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,422 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

centre exhaust outer casing corroded.

offside rear brake discs & pads corroded/worn & showing signs of binding (ok at time of test).

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,839 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,914 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 31,914 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,582 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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FX56 ZZM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX56 ZZM, 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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FX56 ZZM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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