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FY56 OWC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Turquoise Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,114 mi
Last recorded108,114 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,114 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,069 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,472 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 102,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre formed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside sill full of water, unable to check sills for rust due to skirts

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 85,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre formed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside sill full of water, unable to check sills for rust due to skirts

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc shield very corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tyre cworn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 80,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tyre cworn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pre formed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pre formed (3.6.B.2c)

middle section exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,437 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded pre form (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded pre form (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 73,437 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded pre form (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded pre form (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre's scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2015 68,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre's scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,504 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,821 miles

n/s/r shocker weaping

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,997 miles

Emissions very low.not able to print out results.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 29,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,714 miles

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

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

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 OWC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Turquoise with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY56 OWC, 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 OWC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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