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GV56 BVG

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,385 mi
Last recorded157,385 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 BVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 157,385 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear bumper plate assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close limit need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear bumper mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

spare wheel missing from underneath carrier

Fail 11 Feb 2022 157,383 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear bumper plate assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close limit need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear bumper mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

spare wheel missing from underneath carrier

Pass 8 Dec 2020 144,835 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 144,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 137,686 miles

Horn not working properly only works at left side (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover damaged and missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

hand brake efficiency only just met and near side need further investigation

third row seats and belts not tested due to child seat fitted and not allowing full access to third row folded down seats

Fail 7 Jun 2019 137,686 miles

Horn not working properly only works at left side (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover damaged and missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

hand brake efficiency only just met and near side need further investigation

third row seats and belts not tested due to child seat fitted and not allowing full access to third row folded down seats

Pass 14 May 2018 133,901 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever not returning fully

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk outer casing broken and missing

Fail 9 May 2018 133,901 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper union (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever not returning fully

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk outer casing broken and missing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp unit has been repaired

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated seatbelt catch protective cover missing (5.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 126,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 118,085 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front bumper damaged

head lamps damaged but not insecure

n/s/f tyre worn low

rear axel bushes worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,566 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

frone brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 92,151 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 92,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,596 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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GV56 BVG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GV56 BVG, 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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GV56 BVG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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