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DS13 GMZ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

235,965 mi
Last recorded235,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 GMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 235,965 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Outer sill deformed

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also noise/movement when manoeuvring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Outer sill deformed

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 235,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Outer sill deformed

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also noise/movement when manoeuvring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Outer sill deformed

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 227,461 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Outer Sill Damaged

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

Offside Lower Outer Sill Damaged

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 216,096 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 205,750 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill has be pushed in

Fail 26 Jun 2023 205,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill has be pushed in

Pass 12 Jul 2022 195,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 171,870 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2021 171,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 152,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer wall, no cords visible

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2019 137,046 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 137,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,693 miles

Both front tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,336 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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DS13 GMZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver 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 DS13 GMZ, 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 DS13 GMZ registered?

DS13 GMZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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