2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · BN56 XVS
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 138,253 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN56 XVS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2024
- 138,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN56 XVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (BN56 XVS) between October 2009 and September 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BN56 XVS Mileage History
- 05/10/200924,482 mi
- 23/09/201033,443 mi+8,961 mi
- 03/10/201144,235 mi+10,792 mi
- 13/09/201251,880 mi+7,645 mi
- 14/09/201251,898 mi+18 mi
- 06/09/201365,499 mi+13,601 mi
- 29/09/201477,072 mi+11,573 mi
- 21/09/201584,323 mi+7,251 mi
- 20/09/201692,409 mi+8,086 mi
- 20/09/201692,409 mi
- 26/09/2017100,316 mi+7,907 mi
- 24/09/2018108,134 mi+7,818 mi
- 01/10/2019115,924 mi+7,790 mi
- 02/10/2019115,940 mi+16 mi
- 29/09/2020120,827 mi+4,887 mi
- 29/09/2020120,827 mi
- 28/09/2021123,952 mi+3,125 mi
- 27/09/2022128,344 mi+4,392 mi
- 19/09/2023133,097 mi+4,753 mi
- 20/09/2023133,107 mi+10 mi
- 16/09/2024138,253 mi+5,146 mi
Average of roughly 7,611 miles per year across 21 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: Below Average
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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
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- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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