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BU13 MEV

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,702 mi
Last recorded85,702 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 MEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 85,702 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 78,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,431 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 68,431 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,454 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2022 64,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,236 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,359 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre,cracks in tread

Fail 18 Aug 2020 55,359 miles

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

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre,cracks in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,004 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 35,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 26,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MEV, 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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BU13 MEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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