2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · SH06 XVJ
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 134,125 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH06 XVJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2022
- 134,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH06 XVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (SH06 XVJ) between May 2009 and September 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SH06 XVJ Mileage History
- 21/05/200934,704 mi
- 21/05/200934,707 mi+3 mi
- 09/06/201042,291 mi+7,584 mi
- 29/08/201154,866 mi+12,575 mi
- 31/08/201154,921 mi+55 mi
- 28/08/201263,461 mi+8,540 mi
- 23/08/201370,360 mi+6,899 mi
- 11/08/201480,098 mi+9,738 mi
- 13/08/201480,100 mi+2 mi
- 10/09/201590,560 mi+10,460 mi
- 10/09/201590,560 mi
- 21/09/2016100,380 mi+9,820 mi
- 22/09/2016100,380 mi
- 30/08/2017108,210 mi+7,830 mi
- 31/08/2017108,210 mi
- 28/08/2018115,911 mi+7,701 mi
- 29/08/2018115,911 mi
- 12/09/2019121,715 mi+5,804 mi
- 13/09/2019121,715 mi
- 14/09/2020126,174 mi+4,459 mi
- 14/09/2020126,174 mi
- 21/09/2021130,960 mi+4,786 mi
- 21/09/2021130,960 mi
- 19/09/2022134,125 mi+3,165 mi
- 20/09/2022134,125 mi
Average of roughly 7,457 miles per year across 25 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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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
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