2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DV06 YBX
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 142,347 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,347 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.
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DV06 YBX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/01/2022
- 142,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV06 YBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (DV06 YBX) between July 2009 and January 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
DV06 YBX Mileage History
- 07/07/200941,906 mi
- 21/07/201061,763 mi+19,857 mi
- 20/07/201178,646 mi+16,883 mi
- 16/04/201291,283 mi+12,637 mi
- 07/05/201396,210 mi+4,927 mi
- 24/04/201499,862 mi+3,652 mi
- 24/04/201499,862 mi
- 28/04/2015102,304 mi+2,442 mi
- 15/04/2016107,855 mi+5,551 mi
- 30/03/2017114,273 mi+6,418 mi
- 13/03/2018125,437 mi+11,164 mi
- 13/03/2018125,437 mi
- 19/12/2018133,782 mi+8,345 mi
- 03/01/2020138,859 mi+5,077 mi
- 11/01/2020138,859 mi
- 18/01/2020138,919 mi+60 mi
- 27/01/2021140,391 mi+1,472 mi
- 01/02/2021140,411 mi+20 mi
- 26/01/2022142,347 mi+1,936 mi
Average of roughly 7,999 miles per year across 19 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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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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