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BG13 GVJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,620 mi
Last recorded111,620 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,235 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes. front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 102,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes. front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,397 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge of tread ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,253 miles

Offside Rear brake disc showing heat deterioration

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,972 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))

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,005 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 50,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 40,294 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 31 May 2016 30,656 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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BG13 GVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG13 GVJ, 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 BG13 GVJ registered?

BG13 GVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 June 2013.

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