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DS13 TZB

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,671 mi
Last recorded69,671 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 TZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 69,671 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface light lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 69,671 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface light lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,777 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light lens broken (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 66,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light lens broken (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,224 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,948 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,399 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin New brake pads rqd (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,871 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 45,833 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cracks in tyre tread area

Pass 27 Jun 2018 22,622 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2018 22,622 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 4,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall no cords visible. also cracked in-between tread

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in-between treads

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall no cords visible.

Offside Rear tyre has an object in tread and starting to crack in-between treads

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 TZB is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Bronze with a 1,796cc 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 DS13 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

DS13 TZB is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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