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GL55 UMJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,617 mi
Last recorded115,617 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 UMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,617 miles

Corrosion to both rear door sills around the seals.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 115,617 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both rear door sills around the seals.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 110,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi worn/corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi worn/corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,205 miles

EML light on

Front Wipers are smearing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge main tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge main tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,204 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Engine Management Light is on

Front Wipers are smearing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge main tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge main tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,527 miles

engine management light staying on

excessive play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

engine management light staying on

excessive play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 76,886 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,087 miles

EML light on

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,087 miles

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

EML light on

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

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

nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,273 miles

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre woirn unevenly stepped on tread

Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,273 miles

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre woirn unevenly stepped on tread

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Mar 2012 50,623 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise off side front and nearside front inner rack joints have some slight play in them

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 UMJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL55 UMJ, 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 UMJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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