2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · SJ56 VNB
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 134,382 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ56 VNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2024
- 134,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ56 VNB 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 (SJ56 VNB) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ56 VNB Mileage History
- 11/11/202199,328 mi
- 11/11/202199,328 mi
- 03/11/2022107,345 mi+8,017 mi
- 10/11/2023117,847 mi+10,502 mi
- 26/10/2024134,382 mi+16,535 mi
Average of roughly 11,855 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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