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FY06 FSL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,603 mi
Last recorded127,603 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON ITS LIMIT OFF 1-6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear DAMAGE ON WHEEL ARCH

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers weakened but not leaking. Recommend replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 108,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers weakened but not leaking. Recommend replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 98,001 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shockers very weak

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,387 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,530 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,470 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,593 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 50,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brakepads appear to be worn low.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,251 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FSL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY06 FSL, 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 FSL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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