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FY56 LKL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

241,164 mi
Last recorded241,164 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 LKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 241,164 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 241,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 236,934 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 236,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 236,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 233,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 233,840 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 229,255 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 229,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 227,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 227,824 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 224,836 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 224,832 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both side. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 216,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 216,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 205,776 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 205,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Middle (5.2.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 190,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 170,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 148,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 127,202 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,428 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 100,428 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,536 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 40,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,124 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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FY56 LKL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LKL, 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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FY56 LKL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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