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GV56 UPH

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,462 mi
Last recorded103,462 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 103,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 103,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 102,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From The Rocker Cover Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare Wheel Carrier Slightly Corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,898 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 100,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged fouling on cv joint and unplugged from loom ] (1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 98,709 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 97,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,649 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 95,644 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,795 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 92,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,917 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,157 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,058 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread warn out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,927 miles

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

park brake cables gators split os/ns

Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,927 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

park brake cables gators split os/ns

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,053 miles

handbrake cable rubbers split

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,182 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 UPH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GV56 UPH, 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 GV56 UPH registered?

GV56 UPH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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