2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · LV06 GXL
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 150,282 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LV06 GXL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2017
- 150,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV06 GXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (LV06 GXL) between March 2009 and February 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
LV06 GXL Mileage History
- 02/03/200932,816 mi
- 22/03/201042,951 mi+10,135 mi
- 23/03/201042,951 mi
- 08/03/201159,469 mi+16,518 mi
- 08/03/201159,469 mi
- 07/03/201273,146 mi+13,677 mi
- 08/03/2012731,364 mi+658,218 mi
- 06/03/201390,850 mi-640,514 mi
- 07/03/201390,850 mi
- 10/03/2014104,553 mi+13,703 mi
- 10/03/2014104,553 mi
- 16/03/2015118,185 mi+13,632 mi
- 17/03/2015118,185 mi
- 23/03/2016135,684 mi+17,499 mi
- 24/03/2016135,684 mi
- 24/02/2017150,282 mi+14,598 mi
Average of roughly 14,714 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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