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BU13 ZWL

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,573 mi
Last recorded146,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 146,573 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 131,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,842 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 113,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,083 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Water ingress in lamp. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 97,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Water ingress in lamp. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,159 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 81,022 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 67,004 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 66,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre low, heavily worn on inner edge and age cracking

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,369 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 37,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both age cracking and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2016 31,018 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,238 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 ZWL 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 66.7%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

BU13 ZWL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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