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HY56 OWJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 OWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,561 miles

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

Coolant leak damage to engine ()

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 100,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak damage to engine ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 89,809 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,385 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention ()

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention ()

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 69,528 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 61,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slightly (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

item removed

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,968 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slightly (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

item removed

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 53,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,489 miles

nsr tyre low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,062 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 19,062 miles

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

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

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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HY56 OWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HY56 OWJ, 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 HY56 OWJ registered?

HY56 OWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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