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DF13 FET

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,122 mi
Last recorded164,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 FET
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 164,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

heater plug light flashing

Pass 21 Jan 2025 151,091 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 151,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 138,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 119,666 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 119,661 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,788 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 96,783 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,633 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 79,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit now 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,264 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 63,262 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 21,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,185 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DF13 FET is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF13 FET, 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 DF13 FET registered?

DF13 FET is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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