VAUXHALL ZAFIRA BU56YAJ has 26 MOTs

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This 2006 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 108,929 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 13:43.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Sunday 20th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

BU56YAJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 2026108,929 MI
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 2025108,929 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Central Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202420TH SEPTEMBER 2025106,575 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH SEPTEMBER 2024106,575 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box Missing (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202320TH SEPTEMBER 2024103,982 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Both Axel Hs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 2023103,982 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Both Axel Hs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202220TH SEPTEMBER 2023100,862 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202123RD AUGUST 202296,374 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides, Back Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED24TH AUGUST 202196,374 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides, Back Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH APRIL 20208TH MAY 202192,126 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED17TH APRIL 202092,126 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED9TH MAY 20198TH MAY 202087,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH MAY 201987,944 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201815TH JANUARY 201982,569 MI
FAILED10TH JANUARY 201882,569 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.3.a.1)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 201627TH SEPTEMBER 201778,143 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Tread Shoulder (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 201678,139 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Tread Shoulder (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201527TH SEPTEMBER 201668,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2055516 (4.1.e.1)
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 201568,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2055516 (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure 2055516 (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201427TH SEPTEMBER 201562,016 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201327TH SEPTEMBER 201456,901 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201227TH SEPTEMBER 201346,582 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201127TH SEPTEMBER 201238,908 MI
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 201138,900 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201027TH SEPTEMBER 201128,989 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Wear Developing On Front And Rear Discs
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200927TH SEPTEMBER 201019,026 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BU56YAJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

BU56YAJ MOT Comments

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BU56YAJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 108,929 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,733 miles

BU56YAJ FAQs

This Vauxhall Zafira with registration BU56YAJ was manufactured on Wednesday 27th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 108,929 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 5,733 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Zafira beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BU56YAJ has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Zafira has had 38 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 12 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Zafira is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does BU56YAJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 BU56YAJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BU56YAJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 BU56YAJ does have Tax. Read more

When does BU56YAJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for BU56YAJ will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BU56YAJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for BU56YAJ will expire in 5 months on Sunday 20th September 2026. Read more

When did BU56YAJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BU56YAJ was on Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 13:43. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BU56YAJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for BU56YAJ we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BU56YAJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for BU56YAJ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BU56YAJ?

BU56YAJ is registered as a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira. Read more

How many miles has BU56YAJ done?

The odometer reading for BU56YAJ at the last MOT in September 2025 was 108,929 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,733 miles per year. Read more

How old is BU56YAJ?

The vehicle BU56YAJ was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 27th September 2006. Read more

What colour is BU56YAJ?

The official colour of BU56YAJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BU56YAJ have?

BU56YAJ has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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