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DV13 BFY

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,950 mi
Last recorded142,950 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 BFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 142,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 134,953 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 134,953 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,189 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,852 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 87,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 54,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,411 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,988 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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DV13 BFY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV13 BFY, 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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DV13 BFY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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