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5879 MK

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,400 mi
Last recorded140,400 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5879 MK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 140,400 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 140,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 131,579 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,452 miles

both rear tyres uneven tread wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2022 111,507 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 111,507 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,234 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 103,231 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,859 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,318 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,848 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 64,846 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,681 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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5879 MK is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 61,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5879 MK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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5879 MK is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 September 2013.

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