2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · RE56 BFJ
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 141,171 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE56 BFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2023
- 141,171 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.
RE56 BFJ 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 (RE56 BFJ) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RE56 BFJ Mileage History
- 17/11/2021135,357 mi
- 09/11/2022138,440 mi+3,083 mi
- 09/11/2022138,441 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/2023141,171 mi+2,730 mi
- 16/11/2023141,171 mi
Average of roughly 2,913 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
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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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