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FY63 XHS

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,110 mi
Last recorded135,110 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 XHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 135,110 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 135,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 124,702 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 124,702 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,076 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on under fuel straps

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,101 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 98,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,828 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 33,828 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,034 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 XHS is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel 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 FY63 XHS, 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 XHS is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 December 2013.

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