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GU56 HTJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,940 mi
Last recorded112,940 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 HTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 112,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 112,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner edge of tyre wearing thin

Fail 13 Feb 2021 108,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper trailing arm bush split resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner edge of tyre wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower missing hanger rubber from exhaust silencer

Fail 17 Feb 2020 106,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower lower bumper trim insecure

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower missing hanger rubber from exhaust silencer

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 101,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,046 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 95,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner inner front brake pad wearing thin

Nearside Front Inner tyre inner edge signs of wear

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing thin / bald inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,315 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both in rear ()

Nearside Rear is fitted with spare wheel

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,315 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both in rear ()

Nearside Rear is fitted with spare wheel

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,691 miles

child seats fitted

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

engine cover fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate loose

under tray fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

child seats fitted

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

engine cover fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate loose

under tray fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r wheelbearing niose

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,911 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 32,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,461 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

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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GU56 HTJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GU56 HTJ, 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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GU56 HTJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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