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DS63 XGP

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,902 mi
Last recorded100,902 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 XGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 100,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to Rear Joint, small hole in mid section side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort is 99kg less than the Offside

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 100,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to Rear Joint, small hole in mid section side (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 95,226 miles

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low compared to the nearside, Suspect cable stretched or sticking in the outer casing

Fail 2 Aug 2025 95,051 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Suspect down to the excessive bind on the Offside rear brakes (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Orange tinted through excessive overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement On caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Orange tinted through excessive overheating (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine oil on the minimum mark

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,401 miles

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of small cuts in the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of small cuts in the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 20 Aug 2024 90,401 miles

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of small cuts in the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of small cuts in the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,086 miles

Nearside Front DRL bulb inop. Not required for test

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,824 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 74,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,727 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,311 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 55,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50W17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing inner shoulder.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,896 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 41,896 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,887 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 29,887 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine smokey on limits

n/s/f tyre 3mm and side wall has cut in it

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/f tyre 3mm

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 XGP is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XGP, 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 XGP is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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