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BU13 MFP

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,532 mi
Last recorded117,532 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 MFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 117,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 111,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,255 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 101,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,285 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 92,285 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING ON EXHAUT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 87,152 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING ON EXHAUT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 49,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,880 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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

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BU13 MFP is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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