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FP13 EFF

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,862 mi
Last recorded99,862 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 EFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 99,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 99,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 98,727 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts developing wear lips on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front lower grill damaged,and loose to fixings.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts lower arms rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 91,341 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 82,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,193 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,381 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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FP13 EFF is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP13 EFF, 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 FP13 EFF registered?

FP13 EFF is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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