2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · NM56 FKR
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 152,632 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- 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.
NM56 FKR Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2016
- 152,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM56 FKR 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 (NM56 FKR) between October 2009 and November 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
NM56 FKR Mileage History
- 21/10/200928,678 mi
- 21/10/200928,678 mi
- 22/10/201038,700 mi+10,022 mi
- 10/10/201148,026 mi+9,326 mi
- 12/10/201256,248 mi+8,222 mi
- 16/08/201360,741 mi+4,493 mi
- 11/08/201470,560 mi+9,819 mi
- 14/08/201470,575 mi+15 mi
- 06/11/201581,075 mi+10,500 mi
- 04/11/2016152,632 mi+71,557 mi
Average of roughly 17,609 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
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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