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GJ63 AKU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,087 mi
Last recorded116,087 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ63 AKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 116,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 116,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust pipe slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,619 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 94,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner edge and worn through to cords 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner edge and worn through to cords 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and outer 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,845 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 84,845 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded mainly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,537 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,049 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 65,049 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,786 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 53,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,401 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2016 42,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GJ63 AKU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ63 AKU, 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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GJ63 AKU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 October 2013.

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