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BN13 MZV

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 MZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,928 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine & gearbox oil leaks

heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2024 99,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine & gearbox oil leaks

heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2023 91,181 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 91,181 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative both lights stopping on (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,225 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,390 miles

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

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

OIL ALL OVER ENGINE (ENGINE HAS SLIGHT NOISE)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 79,390 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

OIL ALL OVER ENGINE (ENGINE HAS SLIGHT NOISE)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,982 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 50,982 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,138 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,475 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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 MZV 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 BN13 MZV, 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 BN13 MZV registered?

BN13 MZV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BN13 MZV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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