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KB05 UBR

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,975 mi
Last recorded156,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 UBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2024 156,975 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper not fully sweeping drivers side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end 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 2mm Also bald on edges close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside o/s headlight lens cloudy,beam pattern ok

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 152,251 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 152,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2022 147,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1x hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge and badly cracked(Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge and badly cracked(Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1x hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge and badly cracked(Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge and badly cracked(Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres 3mm and perished

Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,530 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,609 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,039 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,000 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,930 miles

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,958 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 63,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,440 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,440 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,680 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 UBR is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KB05 UBR, 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 UBR is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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