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EN13 VLX

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,430 mi
Last recorded125,430 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN13 VLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 125,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged / (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe Age related surface rust / corrosion

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both backing plates on discs missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (2) two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 125,429 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (2) Two Both to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged / (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe Age related surface rust / corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (2) Both edges Inner / Outer wearing heavily with deep cuts almost to cords NS Feathering heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both backing plates on discs missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (2) two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,460 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Spider web covering inner lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Backing plate heavily corroded / NS Missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 118,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Pattern / Miss shaped (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Spider web covering inner lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Backing plate heavily corroded / NS Missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorating (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe / lower arms and sump Age related corrosion and rust

Offside Rear Child seat fitted / ****Please recheck seat belt has its been removed for inspection****

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorating / Cracked (0.1 (b))

Unable to check seat belts 6 /7 in boot was full

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front subframe age related corrosion / rust also sump pan

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked / Deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,795 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 99,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm To cords Inners and outers / Nearing limits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm To cords Inners and outers / Nearing limits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,167 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,040 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,885 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 39,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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EN13 VLX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc 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 EN13 VLX, 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 EN13 VLX registered?

EN13 VLX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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