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FY63 SZJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,538 mi
Last recorded73,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 SZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 73,538 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 73,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,055 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 54,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,987 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 46,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 31,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 31,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,820 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 25,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 3m approx 78%worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 3m approx78% worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 18,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 13,734 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 SZJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY63 SZJ, 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 FY63 SZJ registered?

FY63 SZJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 October 2013.

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