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DY63 BVX

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,394 mi
Last recorded116,394 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 BVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 116,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,802 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 99,785 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,785 miles

front brake pads low

tucked electrical item under sun visor

tyre pressures low

Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,851 miles

n/s front lower suspension wishbone rear bush worn/deteriorating with play

n/s/f brake grabbing/binding slightly

n/s/f inner brake pad difficult to clearly see but looks to be wearing lower

o/s front lower suspension wishbone rear bush worn/deteriorating with play

slight corrosion/lips on outer edges of front brake discs

Fail 11 Jun 2021 87,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s front lower suspension wishbone rear bush worn/deteriorating with play

n/s/f brake grabbing/binding slightly

n/s/f inner brake pad difficult to clearly see but looks to be wearing lower

o/s front lower suspension wishbone rear bush worn/deteriorating with play

slight corrosion/lips on outer edges of front brake discs

Fail 30 Oct 2020 87,464 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lense missing broken/cracked over reverse light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

n/s and o/s front lower wishbones rear bushes deteriorating with slight play

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin approaching legal limit

slight lips and pitting on brake discs outer edges of faces

Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,356 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,393 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(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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DY63 BVX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY63 BVX, 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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DY63 BVX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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