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FY56 LML

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,031 mi
Last recorded164,031 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 LML
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 164,031 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 164,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 161,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 161,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 146,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer wall damaged on tyre

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

Rear seat belt catch plastic shroud missing

brake pedal slightly spongy

hand brake slight travel

steering system slightly worn and knotchy

Fail 12 Nov 2018 146,833 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wall damaged on tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear seat belt catch plastic shroud missing

steering system slightly worn and knotchy

Pass 12 Dec 2017 137,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 132,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front driveshaft inner splines slightly worn

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted at time of test

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 9 Jun 2016 132,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front driveshaft inner splines slightly worn

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted at time of test

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,192 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 116,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,472 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,371 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,613 miles

O/S/F tyre has slight cuts on inner sidewall

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,511 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has slight cuts on inner sidewall

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,086 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 LML is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LML, 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 LML is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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