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BV13 CAU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 97,421 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 97,408 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going bald inner edge also cracking across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damage. folded in around fog lamp does not effect light output. still secure

Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,334 miles

Both rear brake discs appear Red, as if they have got hot. Not currently binding or sticking

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure been push back (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 75,487 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure been push back (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,991 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 67,991 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,486 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 39,211 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 39,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 27 Jun 2017 31,041 miles

Rear both rear tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,265 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

engine cover and undertray fitted

items removed from screen prior to test

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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BV13 CAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,956cc 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 BV13 CAU, 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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BV13 CAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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