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GJ63 GBV

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,085 mi
Last recorded92,085 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,085 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2024 84,275 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 70,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 62,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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 ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,169 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 56,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 51,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,029 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rears (1.1.15 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on edges & (5.2.3 (e))

inner side walls of rear tyres slightly suffed

Fail 5 Jul 2018 44,014 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rears (1.1.15 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on edges & (5.2.3 (e))

inner side walls of rear tyres slightly suffed

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r brake pads lowish.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 32,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r brake pads lowish.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,946 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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GJ63 GBV 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 GBV, 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 GBV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 October 2013.

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