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FY56 OWX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,037 mi
Last recorded175,037 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 175,037 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 175,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 174,978 miles

Front coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 174,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective can not open to check (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrect (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 174,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 165,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 165,311 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 156,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 154,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 142,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,242 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate crack unlikly to be misread

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,211 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,674 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,004 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OWX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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