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HV56 SHJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

309,202 mi
Last recorded309,202 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 SHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 309,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 309,202 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 299,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 280,606 miles

Both front inner track rod end has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 262,968 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 262,962 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 247,250 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 247,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 226,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 218,539 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 218,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 182,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 168,054 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 142,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 120,084 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 120,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 97,222 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 97,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,342 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Aug 2010 78,337 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jan 2010 51,972 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,215 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 50,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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HV56 SHJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV56 SHJ, 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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HV56 SHJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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