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DF13 FVB

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,007 mi
Last recorded85,007 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 FVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 79,597 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,435 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,402 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 55,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,451 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 47,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,670 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 39,639 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,028 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,586 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 12,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,973 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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DF13 FVB is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DF13 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

DF13 FVB is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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