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BG13 CHO

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,022 mi
Last recorded129,022 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 CHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 129,022 miles

Front Both front anti rattle clips not fitted correctly.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad appears low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 128,999 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Test lamp indicating a fault when lamps tested, Brake lights inop. (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Both front anti rattle clips not fitted correctly.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad appears low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Gaitor behind plug ripped letting water in and caused corrosion. (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 125,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2024 125,128 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 119,198 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 108,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,362 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 67,278 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 May 2018 67,278 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 57,637 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,512 miles

engine cover fitted

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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BG13 CHO is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG13 CHO, 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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BG13 CHO is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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