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DF13 VVZ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 VVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 107,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,917 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2024 87,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,812 miles

Nearside Front daytime light inop

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear handbrake travel needs adjustment, still reserve

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,018 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake travel needs adjustment, still reserve

Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also have screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 69,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also have screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,545 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges Bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 35,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges Bald (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 VVZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,956cc 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 DF13 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

DF13 VVZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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