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DR13 NKS

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,865 mi
Last recorded90,865 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR13 NKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 90,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

oil sump corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 88,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm slight play ()

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

Offside Rear 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))

oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 56,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,547 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 51,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 50,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 45,931 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 45,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 42,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 33,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges, cords not yet showing. also tread close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to fade to white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges, cords not yet showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to fade to white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat has 3 child seats in place, unable to inspect belts fully ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 23,624 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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DR13 NKS is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DR13 NKS, 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 DR13 NKS registered?

DR13 NKS is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 April 2013.

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