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DY13 OWC

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,658 mi
Last recorded202,658 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 OWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 202,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 202,654 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LEFT HAND DRIVE UNIT FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 184,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear UNABLE TO INSPECT SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Apr 2025 183,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LEFT HAND DRIVE HEADLIGHT UNIT FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear UNABLE TO INSPECT SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2024 240,550 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 178,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,235 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2019 59,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,283 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 46,283 miles

Emissions not tested Not sufficient oil to perform a safe emissions test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened control arm is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Unsafe to drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs heavily lipped and scored due to brake pads being worn to the metal

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 32,741 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres getting low on raised edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,438 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OWC is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel 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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

DY13 OWC is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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