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GV06 XGC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,974 mi
Last recorded118,974 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 XGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 118,974 miles

Front both front lower arms have play

Fail 29 Apr 2026 118,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front both front lower arms have play

Pass 12 May 2025 115,442 miles

Front both front lower ball joints have play

Front wipers poor

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 10 May 2025 115,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front lower ball joints have play

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2024 110,842 miles

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre near limit

Offside Front brake fliud all over arm steering gaitor

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,169 miles

Front both track rod ends have play

Front pads low and dicsc poor

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre cracking and getting low

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,695 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,695 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 95,138 miles

metal in o/s/r tyre

movement in steering rack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2019 95,138 miles

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

metal in o/s/r tyre

movement in steering rack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 87,202 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,538 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit inner edges

drivers door mirror cover missing

free play in offside steering arm inner joint

front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces

Fail 6 Jul 2016 79,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flex section broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn close to limit inner edges

drivers door mirror cover missing

free play in offside steering arm inner joint

front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,892 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 57,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre close to legal limit and damaged on tread close to cords advise to change

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,718 miles

o/s door mirror cover missing clips exposed

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,497 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 38,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,943 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,265 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,851 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 6,851 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GV06 XGC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GV06 XGC, 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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GV06 XGC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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