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GX55 MTK

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,827 mi
Last recorded139,827 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 139,827 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 136,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 134,062 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 128,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 121,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 114,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn/corroded

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

no spare wheel

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 114,916 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn/corroded

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lever on caliper does not return to the stop when released

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no spare wheel

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded inner face

Nearside Rear nail in tyre, loosing pressure. worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

coolant level low

front tyres worn outer edges

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,569 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber very weak

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2015 98,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber very weak

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2013 87,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres wairing on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2013 87,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front tyres wairing on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2012 75,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,769 miles

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

both front tyres very close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

play in offside steering arm

rear brake discs deteriorating slightly

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,066 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 7 Dec 2010 62,066 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres have different speed ratings.

Slight play offside inner rack joint.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,929 miles

front brake discs starting to lip

rear brake discs rusty

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

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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GX55 MTK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX55 MTK, 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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GX55 MTK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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