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BN13 VMR

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,456 mi
Last recorded106,456 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 VMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 106,456 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 May 2025 106,454 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,260 miles

exhaust centre and tail box corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2024 98,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

exhaust centre and tail box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 91,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 91,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 84,342 miles

Battery very weak - had to be put on charge during test to restart engine.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear-most seats folded away and boot full - belts not able to be tested ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 84,342 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Battery very weak - had to be put on charge during test to restart engine.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear-most seats folded away and boot full - belts not able to be tested ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,956 miles

Battery weak, had to be jump started during test

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seats folded away and boot full. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades smearing in the middle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery weak, had to be jump started during test

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seats folded away and boot full. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 67,767 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,797 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 42,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 39,578 miles

engine covers fitted

front tyres going bald on edges

nsr tyre cracked

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 VMR is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

BN13 VMR is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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