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GJ56 NUP

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,438 mi
Last recorded175,438 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 NUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 175,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 171,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 166,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 157,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 150,800 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 140,983 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2019 125,803 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 125,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 110,710 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

nearside front pads getting near metal wear indicator

offside front lower suspension arm rear most bush has slight play developing

Fail 15 May 2018 110,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

nearside front pads getting near metal wear indicator

offside front lower suspension arm rear most bush has slight play developing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 78,849 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2016 78,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2015 72,616 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 72,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,411 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 69,407 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,875 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,229 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 12,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,899 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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GJ56 NUP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol 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 GJ56 NUP, 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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GJ56 NUP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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