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FY06 FRC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

179,819 mi
Last recorded179,819 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 179,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust exhaust corroded

centre exhaust rubber hangers perished

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 171,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 171,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 162,019 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 162,019 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 152,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 152,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2020 142,418 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 142,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,588 miles

Front tyres wearing

Fail 4 Apr 2019 132,588 miles

Front tyres wearing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,157 miles

all brake pipes around car to front and rear wheels are covered in thick grease

brake pipe in engine bay is slightly corroded

fuel pipe in engine bay is corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,471 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 73,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,106 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,106 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,291 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 30,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,674 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 21,154 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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FY06 FRC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY06 FRC, 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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FY06 FRC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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