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GU56 JVM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,623 mi
Last recorded71,623 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 JVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 71,623 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs fitted to vehicle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both OSF & NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both OSR & NSR Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 64,075 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 64,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,198 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area - underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front struts corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 59,198 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area - underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front struts corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,216 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front struts corroded

slight oil leak in engine bay area

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 57,216 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front struts corroded

slight oil leak in engine bay area

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 49,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 46,512 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 43,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,042 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,580 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,772 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,389 miles

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

Start of wear on inner edge of nearside front Tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JVM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU56 JVM, 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 JVM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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