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GX56 BNO

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,662 mi
Last recorded124,662 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 BNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 124,662 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 118,779 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 118,776 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 112,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,336 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,679 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 97,342 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,396 miles

Central Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 81,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner track arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner track arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 73,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine misfire

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,585 miles

both inner steering rack joints have play

slight play in steering system

Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

both inner steering rack joints have play

nearside front tyre has low tread on inner shoulder

slight play in steering system

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 50,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,050 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,713 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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GX56 BNO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GX56 BNO, 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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GX56 BNO is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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