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DS63 GGV

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,671 mi
Last recorded95,671 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 GGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,671 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 95,113 miles

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 95,105 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Backing has too much contamination (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear bush mounting bolt was loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,334 miles

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

suspected engine mount loose or broken cannot which due to undertray being fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 87,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

suspected engine mount loose or broken cannot which due to undertray being fitted

undertray loose

Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,424 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 80,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2021 73,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 73,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 66,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 56,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated and coming apart from backing (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Far rear seats not presented at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,959 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 27,848 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 27,848 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,911 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 GGV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver 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 GGV, 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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DS63 GGV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 December 2013.

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