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GV56 UPN

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,486 mi
Last recorded131,486 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 UPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear moisture inside the lamp

Fail 13 Jan 2026 131,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear moisture inside the lamp

Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 127,339 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 127,337 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 125,898 miles

Central Front coolant level low

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 125,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Front coolant level low

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,739 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front lower exhaust flexible pipe corroded/sepersting rear exhaust silencer slight blowing

n/s/f tyre wearing down inner edge of tyre tread

n/s/r rev lamp inop

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge bald inner edge of tread

Fail 25 Jan 2022 122,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damaged to o/s/f of vehicle/bumper headlamp unit ect brackets broken

front lower exhaust flexible pipe corroded/sepersting rear exhaust silencer slight blowing

n/s/f tyre wearing down inner edge of tyre tread

n/s/r rev lamp inop

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge bald inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,544 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 102,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,988 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Pass 21 Feb 2017 93,755 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,595 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,601 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in nearside steering arm (tie rod)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyres worn unevenly on inner edges ..N/s on limit

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,901 miles

child seat fitted to rear seats

o/s/f tyre main tyre tread worn exactly to legal limit and inside edge is so badly worn is devoid of tread

Fail 28 Feb 2012 50,901 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to rear seats

o/s/f tyre main tyre tread worn exactly to legal limit and inside edge is so badly worn is devoid of tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,485 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 41,485 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,575 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s and o/s tie rods

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,282 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 UPN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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