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FV13 YHU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,395 mi
Last recorded147,395 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 YHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 147,395 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 138,090 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 138,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 128,917 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 128,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 116,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 100,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear Tyre Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear Tyre Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 100,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear Tyre Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear Tyre Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,887 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 72,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Lamp inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 57,852 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 57,852 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 47,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 May 2018 47,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 37,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,295 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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FV13 YHU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV13 YHU, 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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FV13 YHU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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