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FE13 XSD

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,906 mi
Last recorded119,906 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 XSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 119,906 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From weld on centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 105,997 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (BORDERLINE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 105,996 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (BORDERLINE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 95,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 95,349 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 85,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi and middle box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 75,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 67,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 60,217 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 60,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,504 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,997 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 38,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,936 miles

Nearside 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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FE13 XSD 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 70.6%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

FE13 XSD is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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