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GJ13 XXA

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,655 mi
Last recorded131,655 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 XXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 131,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 127,491 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 127,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 120,782 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 120,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 119,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,950 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount removed from swept area of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S main beam bulb not seated correctly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in N/S lower section of screen Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,949 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount removed from swept area of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S main beam bulb not seated correctly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in N/S lower section of screen Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,751 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi mesh deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 62,766 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe mesh damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,297 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 50,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,719 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 30,261 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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GJ13 XXA is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XXA, 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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GJ13 XXA is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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