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DY13 NHJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,970 mi
Last recorded114,970 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 NHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 114,970 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mountings to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover repaired (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seat belts had child seats fitted ()

Rear exhaust joint corroded center to rear

general corrosion to suspension and brakes

svs light on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 104,758 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,045 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges worn also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,665 miles

sump damp with oil

Pass 1 Mar 2022 81,630 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,273 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,546 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 67,535 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,009 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 19,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 NHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Bronze with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

DY13 NHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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