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FY56 XWG

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,640 mi
Last recorded104,640 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear seat belt buckle outer casings missing

Fail 9 Aug 2017 104,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear seat belt buckle outer casings missing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,569 miles

all seatbelt covers missing

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi broken and seeping slightly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2016 98,477 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

all seatbelt covers missing

exhaust front flexi broken and seeping slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,835 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 90,835 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 3 centre and both rear seatbelt inner fastner covers missing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 3 centre and both rear seatbelt inner fastner covers missing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,038 miles

all 3 rear seatbelt inner fastener covers missing

both front brake discs wearing thin

n/s door mirror back missing

steering rack noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2013 74,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all 3 rear seatbelt inner fastener covers missing

both front brake discs wearing thin

both rear brake discs red,due to being over hot.

n/s door mirror back missing

steering rack noisy

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,720 miles

four rear seat belt buckle outer casings broken

slight play in both front track rod inner joints

Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,719 miles

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

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

four rear seat belt buckle outer casings broken

slight play in both front track rod inner joints

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,781 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XWG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

FY56 XWG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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