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DY13 LYX

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,959 mi
Last recorded86,959 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,959 miles

Both front tyre's Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Both rear disc backing plates corroded

Both rear tyre's Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Offside Front Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,125 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 84,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,117 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from front clamps

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,979 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 63,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 19 Mar 2022 53,687 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch where meets hose starting to bubble with corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row seats stowed away - not tested ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes where meets caliper hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished sidewalls and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 53,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside ~2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch where meets hose starting to bubble with corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row seats stowed away - not tested ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes where meets caliper hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished sidewalls and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 44,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

o/s/f suspension lower arm corroded slightly

rear brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,441 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 36,441 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,163 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 32,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,132 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 20,710 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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DY13 LYX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 DY13 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

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