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GL13 GLJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,575 mi
Last recorded107,575 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 GLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 107,575 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,924 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 102,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,742 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2023 93,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,340 miles

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 54,898 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 39,120 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 39,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre is very badly worn on inner edg

Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,529 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 GLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GLJ, 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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GL13 GLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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