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KB06 FMX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,520 mi
Last recorded123,520 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 FMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,520 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 123,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 119,569 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 119,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,753 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 115,753 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 108,154 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 108,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 100,548 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2020 100,544 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both wipers slightly smearing the windscreen

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 25 May 2019 98,006 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 95,990 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 96,622 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner track rods ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 88,772 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 19 May 2015 85,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 80,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 73,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,702 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,021 miles

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

n/s rack end joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,981 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,634 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 37,634 miles

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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KB06 FMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KB06 FMX, 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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KB06 FMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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