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DS62 OCU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,200 mi
Last recorded175,200 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 OCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 175,200 miles

Chip on windscreen

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 172,664 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 172,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pan is very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 166,894 miles

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

Front bonnet catch is stiff

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 166,628 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Front bonnet catch is stiff

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 155,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are worn on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front engine oil pan is corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 145,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,736 miles

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

Front Cam belt may be due.

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

Nearside Front coolant level is just below min.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 121,736 miles

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

Front Cam belt may be due.

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

Nearside Front coolant level is just below min.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,576 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,108 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wiper blades are a little smeary

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,650 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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DS62 OCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver 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 DS62 OCU, 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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DS62 OCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 January 2013.

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