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GV56 BVH

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 BVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 104,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 104,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 101,200 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S lower than O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edges and slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,963 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner knuckles. N/S worse than O/S. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S lower than O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 97,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner knuckles. N/S worse than O/S. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S lower than O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,141 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 95,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,881 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2020 89,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

warning lamp on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,639 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 84,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,731 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge205 /55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,220 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 53,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,587 miles

ADV REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2012 39,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,518 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,286 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,968 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 BVH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BVH, 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 BVH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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