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GX06 SWJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,683 mi
Last recorded93,683 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 SWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

hand brake lever casing broken

steering rack damp

Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

hand brake lever casing broken

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 86,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p0141 o2 sensor heater circuit malfunction bank 1 sensor 2 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,523 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres perishing 205/55 R16 V

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

condensation in offside rear light lens and nearside registration plate light lens

Fail 1 Jul 2016 63,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres perishing 205/55 R16 V

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

condensation in offside rear light lens and nearside registration plate light lens

Pass 13 May 2015 45,396 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 45,387 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,242 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cuts in both rear tyres in tread not deep enough to reach cords

cuts in offside front tyre in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 19 Aug 2009 8,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cuts in both rear tyres in tread not deep enough to reach cords

cuts in offside front tyre in tread not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

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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GX06 SWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GX06 SWJ, 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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GX06 SWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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