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FD63 DBU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,480 mi
Last recorded81,480 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 81,471 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin smell of burning oil (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 77,059 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,462 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 73,460 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,812 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 67,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 60,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,983 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 50,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,738 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 42,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 29,923 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 29,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 15,168 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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FD63 DBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD63 DBU, 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 FD63 DBU registered?

FD63 DBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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