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FY56 LKJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,474 mi
Last recorded149,474 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 LKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 149,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 124,207 miles

Front Flexi-pipe Poor Condition

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Axle Bush Worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Axle Bush Worn

Fail 28 Sep 2017 124,207 miles

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

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

Front Flexi-pipe Poor Condition

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Axle Bush Worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Axle Bush Worn

Pass 15 Oct 2016 119,270 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 14 Oct 2016 119,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 114,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,977 miles

coolant low

o/s/f steering arm play

o/s/r door inner panel loose

Fail 16 Oct 2014 108,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coolant low

o/s/f steering arm play

o/s/r door inner panel loose

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,084 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 49,677 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,867 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing smooth

malfunction indicator light on

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2011 80,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing smooth

malfunction indicator light on

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 63,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,397 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,138 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FY56 LKJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY56 LKJ, 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 FY56 LKJ registered?

FY56 LKJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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