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BN13 BVE

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 BVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2025 114,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 108,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 104,184 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 104,184 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,617 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 96,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,472 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 94,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,107 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,057 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,869 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BN13 BVE is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN13 BVE, 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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BN13 BVE is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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