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CE13 SMX

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,997 mi
Last recorded93,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 SMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 93,997 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 93,997 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,387 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 83,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 83,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,556 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))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 70,556 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 65,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,428 miles

Front front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear indicator lamp cracked

Offside fog lamp lens cracked no white showing

Fail 14 Aug 2020 59,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator bulb emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator bulb emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear indicator lamp cracked

Offside fog lamp lens cracked no white showing

Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,773 miles

Advise exhaust flexi cover insecure

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

front splitter insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2019 52,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust flexi cover insecure

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

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

front splitter insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,728 miles

Offside Rear Lamp damaged but has been repaired with tape

Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,702 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre punctured

Offside Rear lamp cracked

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,491 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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CE13 SMX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE13 SMX, 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 CE13 SMX registered?

CE13 SMX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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