2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · NH55 EXJ
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 126,146 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH55 EXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2024
- 126,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH55 EXJ 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 (NH55 EXJ) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2024 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 (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps lenses need cleaning or replacing (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern to test (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NH55 EXJ Mileage History
- 22/03/2022115,468 mi
- 23/03/2022115,476 mi+8 mi
- 24/03/2023120,665 mi+5,189 mi
- 28/03/2024126,131 mi+5,466 mi
- 04/04/2024126,146 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 5,244 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: 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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