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DY13 LFV

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,386 mi
Last recorded123,386 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 LFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,386 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 123,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 114,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 114,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Fexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 8 Apr 2024 108,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 108,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 101,003 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on corner (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside head lamp image slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 94,039 miles

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2022 94,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,917 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and worn on edge

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn on edge

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2020 83,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking and worn on edge

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn on edge

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,132 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)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2018 65,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

brake fluid reservoir half full

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,304 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DY13 LFV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY13 LFV, 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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What year was DY13 LFV registered?

DY13 LFV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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