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DF57 SAM

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,210 mi
Last recorded140,210 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 SAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 140,210 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Bush severely worn ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 140,175 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer entry pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective Bush severely worn ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 132,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges almost showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 124,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 117,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak but not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 111,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 103,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,372 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 78,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 65,761 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 37,725 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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DF57 SAM is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF57 SAM, 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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DF57 SAM is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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