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HG56 UCW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,765 mi
Last recorded181,765 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 UCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 181,765 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 181,759 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 165,197 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 165,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 158,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 158,370 miles

eml light on

Fail 9 Sep 2020 158,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

eml light on

Pass 21 May 2019 154,685 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 also slightly cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill distorted

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

VIN plate deteriorated - smoke test manufacturer's limit plate unreadable

Fail 21 May 2019 154,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 also slightly cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill distorted

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

VIN plate deteriorated - smoke test manufacturer's limit plate unreadable

Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,328 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 135,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 123,307 miles

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

Offside Front Door sill damaged

Fail 23 May 2017 123,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V jiyou tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Dooe sill damaged

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

Pass 31 May 2016 114,654 miles

os outer sill damaged

Fail 31 May 2016 114,654 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os outer sill damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 101,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads worn low

Pass 22 May 2014 87,196 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,156 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,731 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges (raised tread)

wiperblades starting to smear and judder on windscreen

offside front tyre very badly worn on edges (raised tread)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 66,731 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges (raised tread)

wiperblades starting to smear and judder on windscreen

offside front tyre very badly worn on edges (raised tread)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,178 miles

Rear brake pads look low!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 53,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake pads look low!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,464 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 38,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HG56 UCW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HG56 UCW, 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 HG56 UCW registered?

HG56 UCW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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