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DF13 FZT

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,889 mi
Last recorded145,889 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 FZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 145,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 145,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 141,665 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 141,665 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Renewed bulb . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Renewed bulb . (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 141,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner and outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 133,184 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 133,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55.16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,637 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 123,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,664 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,664 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 103,129 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 103,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,459 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,935 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,408 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 FZT is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

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

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