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DS63 XVL

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,843 mi
Last recorded75,843 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 XVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,843 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 70,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor loose

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

Fail 20 May 2025 70,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor loose

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front sun visor loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 67,644 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to split exhaust (no pick up) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front sun visor loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,894 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 57,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,760 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,451 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 37,512 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,805 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 XVL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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