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GJ13 XVT

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,231 mi
Last recorded122,231 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 XVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 122,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 122,202 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 117,199 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 111,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light Lens has condensation on inside

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,863 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 99,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,704 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,234 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,154 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 37,144 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2018 37,144 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 27,557 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 27,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 27,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly corroded and flaking (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 17,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,000 miles

Rear discs pitted

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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GJ13 XVT is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 GJ13 XVT, 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 GJ13 XVT registered?

GJ13 XVT is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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