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DE62 BWJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,081 mi
Last recorded142,081 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 BWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 142,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on midle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 142,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on midle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 138,191 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 138,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 134,396 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 134,396 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking under bonnet to injector rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 131,233 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,495 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2022 120,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2021 111,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 90,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 63,930 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 63,930 miles

Front Direction indicator not working side repetor (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,860 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,453 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 31,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,581 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorated

front tyres 2mm wear to edges

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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DE62 BWJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver 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 DE62 BWJ, 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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DE62 BWJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 January 2013.

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