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BU13 DPF

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,604 mi
Last recorded127,604 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 DPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 127,604 miles

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2026 127,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,301 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 120,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 107,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,895 miles

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2022 98,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front body damage

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

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

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,058 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Mar 2017 46,448 miles

Sat nav / phone holder in driver view of the road

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and perished 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Sat nav / phone holder in driver view of the road

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,535 miles

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 DPF 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 73.3%.

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 BU13 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

BU13 DPF is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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