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AE13 VEM

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,595 mi
Last recorded167,595 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 167,595 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 167,591 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 159,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Feb 2025 159,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 145,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 134,270 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 117,489 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 99,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,382 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,291 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,057 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 50,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber refitted to blade (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,325 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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AE13 VEM is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE13 VEM, 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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AE13 VEM is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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