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BT13 VEF

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,183 mi
Last recorded106,183 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 VEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 106,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 100,302 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 95,331 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,743 miles

near side front tyre cracking and nail

off side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking and side wall damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2021 87,743 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre cracking and nail

off side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking and side wall damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2020 80,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front bumper and lower grill damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2020 80,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and flexy damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front bumper and lower grill damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2019 70,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 70,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,229 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 57,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 39,015 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 39,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 29,174 miles

Rear child seat fitted preventing a full inspection of adult seat belts

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

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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BT13 VEF is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT13 VEF, 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 BT13 VEF registered?

BT13 VEF is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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