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DS63 AFA

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,309 mi
Last recorded81,309 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 AFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,309 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 71,790 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 71,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 56,695 miles

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

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF brake discs forming a lip inside / out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 56,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play NSF top mounting excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play OSF top mounting excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF brake discs forming a lip inside / out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 48,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,858 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,022 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 43,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 40,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,031 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,286 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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DS63 AFA is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS63 AFA, 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 DS63 AFA registered?

DS63 AFA is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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