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FL13 APY

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,707 mi
Last recorded185,707 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 APY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 185,707 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 185,119 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 185,119 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 182,489 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 182,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested faulty headlight bulb (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 175,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil around sump

Fail 23 Feb 2023 175,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil around sump

Pass 26 Feb 2022 169,438 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm/worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 155,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2020 137,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2020 137,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,786 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,770 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,270 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge but not through to cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FL13 APY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel 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 FL13 APY, 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 FL13 APY registered?

FL13 APY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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