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FY06 VUS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,918 mi
Last recorded79,918 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,918 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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 79,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres worn inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seats folded during time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2022 68,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 68,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,268 miles

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,551 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,840 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,034 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,629 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats and belts not checked due to seats folded away in floor and child seat in centre seats.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats and belts not checked due to seats folded away in floor and child seat in centre seats.

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 VUS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

FY06 VUS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is FY06 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 VUS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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