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GL13 BUV

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,432 mi
Last recorded146,432 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 BUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 146,432 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 146,428 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside trail arm bushes excessive worn needing replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 135,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 123,301 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 123,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,299 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 122,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 112,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,755 miles

Front Exhaust flexi leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,501 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,832 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,630 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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GL13 BUV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL13 BUV, 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 GL13 BUV registered?

GL13 BUV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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