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FE13 DBY

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,052 mi
Last recorded181,052 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 DBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 181,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 181,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 149,553 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 149,553 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,285 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,485 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 62,481 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 47,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 47,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,317 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,631 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,603 miles

Boot loaded preventing inspection of occasional seats

Child seats fitted to rear.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 17,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot loaded preventing inspection of occasional seats

Child seats fitted to rear.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FE13 DBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE13 DBY, 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 FE13 DBY registered?

FE13 DBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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