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AY13 XJB

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,557 mi
Last recorded145,557 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 XJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 136,290 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 136,289 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 130,301 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 130,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 122,857 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 122,855 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 119,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken & insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

diesel print out not issued due to low emissions

Fail 17 Jun 2020 119,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken & insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

diesel print out not issued due to low emissions

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,816 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 99,777 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in swept area >40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,828 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front lower arms have slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear noisey on rotation

Fail 30 Mar 2018 87,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner pads below limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs have corrosion and wear also affected by heat (3.5.1i)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front lower arms have slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear noisey on rotation

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear low pressure

Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2016 53,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

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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AY13 XJB is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Bronze with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AY13 XJB, 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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What year was AY13 XJB registered?

AY13 XJB is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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