2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · LY06 CMX
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2006. Recorded mileage 77,621 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 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 21 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,621 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.
LY06 CMX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2017
- 77,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LY06 CMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (LY06 CMX) between April 2009 and May 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
LY06 CMX Mileage History
- 01/04/200920,324 mi
- 02/04/200920,324 mi
- 23/03/201030,688 mi+10,364 mi
- 28/04/201140,205 mi+9,517 mi
- 04/04/201246,191 mi+5,986 mi
- 10/04/201353,242 mi+7,051 mi
- 22/05/201460,579 mi+7,337 mi
- 19/05/201566,278 mi+5,699 mi
- 13/05/201671,626 mi+5,348 mi
- 19/05/201777,621 mi+5,995 mi
Average of roughly 7,046 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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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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