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HY56 VGF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,454 mi
Last recorded121,454 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 VGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,454 miles

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

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

either an exhaust leak from the manifold or possibly a loose spark plug but unable to locate

Fail 12 Dec 2017 121,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

either an exhaust leak from the manifold or possibly a loose spark plug but unable to locate

Pass 24 Dec 2016 112,365 miles

offside rear brake pads and discs overheated

poor image on nearside dipped beam

Fail 20 Dec 2016 112,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

offside rear brake pads and discs overheated

poor image on nearside dipped beam

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 108,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,232 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,260 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,259 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,093 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,675 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 21 Oct 2010 52,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,757 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VGF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

HY56 VGF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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The MOT history for HY56 VGF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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