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LJ56 UTP

2006 Opel Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,414 mi
Last recorded124,414 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Opel Zafira121,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 UTP
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 124,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 122,286 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Jan 2024 122,286 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,119 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake imbalance

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ? ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas of main tread low , secondary tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Jan 2023 119,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm areas bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper banjo fitting (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn smooth

Front Brake imbalance

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ? ()

Note ; Suspect rear coil springs affecting Headlamp aim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas of main tread low , secondary tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension ; Rear coil springs obviously incorrect , appear longer & larger at top & bottom mounting areas ( may be front springs )

Pass 24 Dec 2021 112,516 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,325 miles

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

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

centre silencer corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2021 107,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre silencer corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2019 97,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 97,489 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine warning light on

service light on

Fail 6 Apr 2017 53,005 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine warning light on

service light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,432 miles

eml on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 38,335 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,025 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

child seat fitted o/s/r.

n/s/f tyre low.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 20,884 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre...child seats fitted to both rear seats.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,547 miles

Small Stone Chip In Windscreen

Vairous Light Scratches Over Car

Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,545 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to check seatbelt fully,

Fail 4 Oct 2010 13,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to check seatbelt fully,

Pass 16 Oct 2009 9,983 miles

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

babyseat fitted nearside front

nearside rear rear seat not fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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LJ56 UTP is a 2006 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 121,380 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 Opel Zafira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 UTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Opel Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ56 UTP registered?

LJ56 UTP is a 2006 Opel Zafira, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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