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GU56 TYY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,586 mi
Last recorded136,586 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 TYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,586 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 136,586 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 127,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,339 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 118,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,254 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 115,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,423 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,904 miles

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

noise detected from near side front wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 102,476 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 102,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 88,650 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Rear-most seats not present at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,425 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,740 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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GU56 TYY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TYY, 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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What year was GU56 TYY registered?

GU56 TYY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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