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DS62 SZP

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,819 mi
Last recorded105,819 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 SZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 105,819 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 105,805 miles

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

Power steering component insecure reservoir (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake back plate insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2023 104,573 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 104,573 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing N/S O/S (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 100,889 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,110 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 93,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 87,674 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated dpf sensor (4.11 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated dpf wiring (4.11 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 80,251 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight crack

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 68,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges and splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and splitting

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,417 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 55,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 44,183 miles

Childseats Fitted - Unable To Test Some Seatbelts

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 SZP is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DS62 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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