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DS63 GHK

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,274 mi
Last recorded88,274 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 GHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 88,274 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 88,274 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,613 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 79,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2024 70,910 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on edges

Fail 8 Feb 2024 70,873 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2023 63,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread patch of reflective film missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 63,816 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread patch of reflective film missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,967 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 49,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 42,042 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 42,042 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,097 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 35,045 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2016 35,045 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

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

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 GHK is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GHK, 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 GHK is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 December 2013.

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