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FY56 LPN

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,214 mi
Last recorded146,214 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 146,214 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 140,328 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt side stitching worn

Offside Rear tyre down to canvas covering on inner edge ,advise renewing asap 205/55/16

Rear axle large bushes worn ,advise renewing asap

Fail 29 Apr 2024 140,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt side stitching worn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre down to canvas covering on inner edge ,advise renewing asap 205/55/16

Rear axle large bushes worn ,advise renewing asap

Pass 29 Apr 2023 134,552 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn out on inner edge ,advise renewing asap

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge ,advise renewing soon

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in rear outer sills

front brake inbalance

steel wheel fitted at offside front at time of retest-near the limit

Fail 25 Apr 2023 134,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn out on inner edge ,advise renewing asap

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge ,advise renewing soon

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in rear outer sills

front brake inbalance

Pass 25 Apr 2022 128,763 miles

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

brake lights intermittant working at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2021 123,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 118,742 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 111,652 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

oil level low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 May 2019 111,652 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pad retaining clip missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

oil level low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,918 miles

front flexi exhaust and centre section in poor condition

oil level low

Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,918 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front flexi exhaust and centre section in poor condition

oil level low

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 May 2015 85,854 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 1 May 2015 85,854 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,468 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre worn on outter edge.

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear heatshield loose.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,148 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,108 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,189 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

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 LPN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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