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KB05 TWZ

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,236 mi
Last recorded73,236 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 TWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 73,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crash bar bent

Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,432 miles

Front Crash bar/slam panel damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 72,432 miles

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

Front Crash bar/slam panel damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 72,018 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front bumper and slam bar damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,317 miles

Front bumper cross member damaged pushing onto condenser and radiator

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 71,317 miles

Front bumper cross member damaged pushing onto condenser and radiator

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,880 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,880 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested rear exhaust silencer not attached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at joint of rear silencer/rear heatshield loose/centre exhaust hanger missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 68,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at joint of rear silencer/rear heatshield loose/centre exhaust hanger missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,645 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,645 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20-25% left and discs lipping (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rears brake discs lipped

corrosion both front discs

Fail 19 Jul 2016 52,926 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rears n/s/r and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak on rear exhaust system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rears brake discs lipped

corrosion both front discs

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,994 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 32,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 27,350 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 27,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 25,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,238 miles

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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KB05 TWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 76,124 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 KB05 TWZ, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KB05 TWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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