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FY06 UZX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,362 mi
Last recorded108,362 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 108,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 105,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 102,923 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 102,923 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,470 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,392 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 97,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,831 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 90,813 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,937 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,336 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,411 miles

front exhaust flexi-pipe in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2015 75,411 miles

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

front exhaust flexi-pipe in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,470 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,470 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine mil lamp on

rear centre seat belt clasp plastic cover deteriorated but not effecting function

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,892 miles

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

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

offside front play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,861 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,823 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,182 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,760 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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FY06 UZX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UZX, 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 FY06 UZX registered?

FY06 UZX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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