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BU13 BUO

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,091 mi
Last recorded155,091 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 155,091 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 155,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 146,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,895 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 110,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,321 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 93,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 71,391 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE EDGE

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN TO ALMOST 1.6MM AT PARTS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,588 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON THE EDGES TO AN EXCESS.....EDGES VOID OF TREAD ..... 205/55R16

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,239 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,969 miles

205/55/16

Front both tyres worn edges and splitting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both tyres splitting

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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BU13 BUO is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU13 BUO, 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 BU13 BUO registered?

BU13 BUO is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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