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FY56 SWU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,413 mi
Last recorded88,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake dust shields deteriorated.

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn heavily on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlight bracket broken but still secure.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 83,330 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

N/S headlamp bracket defective but not insecure.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 83,330 miles

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

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

N/S headlamp bracket defective but not insecure.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,374 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,374 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 69,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,352 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)

both rear tyres starting to perish on shoulders

Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,263 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,619 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,447 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 SWU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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