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BL13 VKN

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 VKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 116,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear unable to check rear seats & seat belts

Fail 15 Jan 2025 116,448 miles

Upper Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear unable to check rear seats & seat belts

Pass 29 Jan 2024 115,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre out side wall damaged

exhaust system rusty

glow plug warning lamp on dash

Fail 26 Jan 2024 115,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre out side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system rusty

glow plug warning lamp on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 109,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! very low on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 81,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! very low on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,602 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,907 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seats ()

Pass 10 May 2017 39,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 39,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 24,715 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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BL13 VKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL13 VKN, 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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BL13 VKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 August 2013.

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