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HY56 UAM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,346 mi
Last recorded203,346 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 UAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 203,346 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 198,287 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 193,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 187,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides

Pass 7 Aug 2021 184,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 178,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 178,351 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 178,351 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 170,776 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2018 170,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 159,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 159,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 148,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 138,207 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe(flexy)detoriated to the extent replacement is required

slight play from nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 24 Jul 2014 122,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,432 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UAM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

HY56 UAM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HY56 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 UAM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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