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GW55 KRF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,122 mi
Last recorded166,122 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 KRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 166,122 miles

Nearside driveshaft gaiter weeping

Nearside steering rack weeping

Offside light lens damaged

lower arm bushes play

wipers smeary

Fail 26 Mar 2025 166,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside driveshaft gaiter weeping

Nearside steering rack weeping

Offside light lens damaged

lower arm bushes play

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Apr 2024 148,874 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

steering rack wet on nearside but no leak at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2023 133,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tyre wearing outer edge

dampness to steering area on nearside but no leak found time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2022 121,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 121,980 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Fail 5 Feb 2022 121,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside front inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 1 Feb 2021 108,637 miles

Offside Front perished in tread

Offside Rear light unit damage

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

front shocks corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,041 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,766 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)

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,949 miles

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,910 miles

Nearside Front steering arm play

Offside Front steering arm play

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,124 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 57,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,868 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,470 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,291 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 25,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight play nearside steering rack joint

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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GW55 KRF 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 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 GW55 KRF, 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 GW55 KRF registered?

GW55 KRF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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