CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS63 BHW

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1956cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,468 mi
Last recorded115,468 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 BHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 115,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 105,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 101,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 99,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

svs light on

Fail 22 Jun 2022 95,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

svs light on

Pass 21 May 2021 83,721 miles

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 ON LIMIT 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 76,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

wipers smear on screen

Fail 3 Jan 2020 76,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

wipers smear on screen

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,711 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 66,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 58,464 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 58,464 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,339 miles

Front tyres worn

Fail 30 Nov 2016 45,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres worn

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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS63 BHW is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS63 BHW?

You can check the full history of DS63 BHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS63 BHW registered?

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

Is DS63 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 BHW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS63 BHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS63 BHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.