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GP56 UTC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,226 mi
Last recorded122,226 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 UTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 122,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 122,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 112,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,314 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn heavy on edges - 205/55R16

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,948 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 97,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light leveller not checked/aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 92,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 86,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,292 miles

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

damage to n/s/r body and light no sharp edges at time of test

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,346 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 55,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,203 miles

Both rear tyres worn very thin on inner & outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in both steering rack end joints

Fail 28 Nov 2011 48,203 miles

Both rear tyres worn very thin on inner & outer edges

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in both steering rack end joints

Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,582 miles

Slight corrosion & pitting to O/S/R brake disc outer face

Slight play in steering rack O/S end joint

Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,909 miles

Front brakes unbalanced (24%)

Offside rear brake disc outer face scored

Play in steering rack offside track rod inner joint (Only very minimal)

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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GP56 UTC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GP56 UTC, 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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GP56 UTC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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