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CU13 SZX

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,529 mi
Last recorded228,529 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 SZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 228,529 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 228,529 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 215,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 195,876 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 195,876 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 176,651 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 176,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 152,855 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 114,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 114,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre near limits

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,472 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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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CU13 SZX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc 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 CU13 SZX, 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 CU13 SZX registered?

CU13 SZX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is CU13 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 SZX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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