2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · FG56 THV
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 182,769 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG56 THV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 182,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG56 THV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (FG56 THV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
FG56 THV Mileage History
- 03/10/2022175,402 mi
- 17/10/2023180,453 mi+5,051 mi
- 17/10/2023180,453 mi
- 08/10/2024182,639 mi+2,186 mi
- 08/10/2025182,769 mi+130 mi
Average of roughly 2,444 miles per year across 5 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
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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