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HW56 ABK

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,980 mi
Last recorded120,980 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 ABK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 120,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,099 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears rotten (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both front subframe front mounts

Corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 114,098 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rears rotten (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both front subframe front mounts

Corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,401 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 107,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,579 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears and o/s/ front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to o/s/f shock body

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 96,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,037 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nsr sill and door damage.

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,037 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nsr sill and door damage.

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,654 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear no. plates* (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

acceptable condensation in osr light unit and cracks in nsr light unit*

acceptable corrosion of both sides front subframe centre inner arch mounting areas*

acceptable corrosion of osr outer sill and damage to nsr outer sill*

acceptable windscreen stickers ns of screen*

both sides rear sill steps treated with under seal - suspect corrosion - sound at time of test*

nsr seatbelt reluctant to retract and clasp repaired - acceptable at time of test*

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,039 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Nsf outer track rod end rubber ball joint cover deteriorating.

Osr upper sill step corroding.

Rear light units cracked.

Vehicle underside corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear most bush on lower suspension wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Nsf outer track rod end rubber ball joint cover deteriorating.

Osr upper sill step corroding.

Rear light units cracked.

Vehicle underside corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,531 miles

Front roll bar links slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,282 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints

wipers noisy in operation--slight judder

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,683 miles

condensation in nsr light

suspension noise detected on road test--no play found

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,919 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,954 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,903 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,269 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 24,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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HW56 ABK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HW56 ABK, 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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HW56 ABK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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