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GL55 TBV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,888 mi
Last recorded129,888 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 TBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 129,888 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

ALL 4 TYRES worn on edge

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 125,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 22 Mar 2018 117,381 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

rear brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2017 112,361 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 110,748 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,572 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,770 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 99,770 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,915 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,912 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,278 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 50,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,125 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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GL55 TBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL55 TBV, 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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GL55 TBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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