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FY56 SWO

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,473 mi
Last recorded143,473 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 SWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,473 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 129,906 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 129,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 118,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 118,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cutting out on inside

Fail 28 Jul 2017 106,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cutting out on inside

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,414 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,679 miles

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

little hole at rear of dpf section

Fail 17 Mar 2016 88,679 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working dip (1.1.A.3b)

little hole at rear of dpf section

Fail 13 Mar 2015 77,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,628 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 60,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,006 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 39,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,916 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 SWO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SWO, 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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What year was FY56 SWO registered?

FY56 SWO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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