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Vauxhall Zafira

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 EFFMOT history

LA55 EFF is a grey diesel Vauxhall Zafira first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

LA55 EFF grey Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
128,242 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 EFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 EFF was last recorded at 128,242 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 8,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,798 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,444 miles
Average per year
7,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,242 miles
  • 2022 – 119,798 miles
  • 2021 – 110,175 miles
  • 2020 – 94,991 miles
  • 2018 – 87,801 miles
  • 2016 – 71,270 miles
  • 2015 – 64,268 miles
  • 2014 – 59,006 miles
  • 2013 – 58,230 miles
  • 2012 – 52,351 miles
  • 2011 – 41,754 miles
  • 2010 – 31,743 miles
  • 2009 – 25,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,242 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorFront Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged clip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,242 miles (+8,444)14 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    492432568522
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass119,798 miles (+9,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,798 miles
    Test number
    804261717420
    • AdvisoryMovement in offside front suspension

  3. Pass110,175 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,175 miles
    Test number
    325515504493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail110,175 miles (+15,184)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,175 miles
    Test number
    628663149946
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass94,991 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    348137515166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,801 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    122840261660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged clip (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail87,708 miles (+6,375)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    759848014563
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged clip (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,333 miles (+10,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    746488193781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge, tread not cut as deep from new
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge, tread not cut as deep from new
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass71,270 miles (+7,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,270 miles
    Test number
    867513500137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seatbelt stalk casing deteriorating

  10. Pass64,268 miles (+5,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    489744795162
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads are starting to wear low

  11. Pass59,006 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    478411414282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,230 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,230 miles
    Test number
    778459113090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,351 miles (+10,597)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,351 miles
    Test number
    486545332086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,754 miles
    Test number
    688470411063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  15. Fail41,754 miles (+10,011)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,754 miles
    Test number
    447220111040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass31,743 miles (+6,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,743 miles
    Test number
    830212310066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,124 miles
    Test number
    861706319074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LA55 EFF

Does LA55 EFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 EFF expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 EFF?
The MOT on LA55 EFF expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 EFF done?
LA55 EFF was recorded at 128,242 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 7,284 miles a year.
Has LA55 EFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 EFF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 EFF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 EFF find?
LA55 EFF failed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle damaged; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front power steering component leaking steering rack, and 18 more.

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