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FY63 MTV

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

359,649 mi
Last recorded359,649 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 MTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 359,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2024 352,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective not touching screen but other wiper clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 352,930 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective not touching screen but other wiper clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 343,913 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 27 Feb 2023 343,912 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Aug 2022 326,943 miles

emissions too clean to register

rearmost seats not in use

Pass 1 Mar 2022 314,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

emissions too clean to register

rearmost seats not in use

Fail 28 Feb 2022 314,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split all way round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

emissions too clean to register

rearmost seats not in use

Pass 31 Aug 2021 300,191 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 28 Aug 2021 300,174 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 296,879 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 290,852 miles

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 286,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 275,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 227,649 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 193,128 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 193,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 167,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 138,513 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 105,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,300 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 114 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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FY63 MTV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY63 MTV, 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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FY63 MTV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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