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DF13 VZM

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,238 mi
Last recorded98,238 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 VZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 98,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 91,653 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 91,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 82,706 miles

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded near flexible hose

Rear exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,270 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 74,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,878 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 68,878 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,845 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 58,796 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi joint split. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,854 miles

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

advise cosmetic damage to front bumper and n/s headlamp

Fail 1 Feb 2019 50,854 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise cosmetic damage to front bumper and n/s headlamp

Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,844 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,756 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 VZM is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF13 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

DF13 VZM is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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