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BU13 NVY

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

226,232 mi
Last recorded226,232 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 NVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 226,232 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2024 213,345 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 213,343 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 199,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2022 191,137 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged tape on casing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 191,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged tape on casing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 183,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 171,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 152,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 152,695 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 141,083 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 141,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 119,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,167 miles

Child seat fitted in the n/s/front seat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (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 NVY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

BU13 NVY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is BU13 NVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 NVY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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