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FH13 AEA

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

254,286 mi
Last recorded254,286 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 AEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 254,286 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top and/or middle column bearings worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 254,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure fixings bolts tight but catch plate still loose. (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top and/or middle column bearings worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 237,666 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 237,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively delaminated (backing peeling from plate) (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 218,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 201,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 191,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 181,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 173,158 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 173,174 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. has been welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 159,433 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 159,385 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 153,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 153,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,236 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 138,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through small cut near centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 135,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate fouling disc

Fail 14 Jan 2021 135,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit vin plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate fouling disc

Pass 15 Jul 2020 129,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,418 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,615 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre possible puncture ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,629 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 37,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,309 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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FH13 AEA is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FH13 AEA, 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 FH13 AEA registered?

FH13 AEA is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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