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GL13 GLK

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,549 mi
Last recorded96,549 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 GLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 96,549 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 91,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,948 miles

Corrosion at rear and centre exhaust silencers.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smear.

Fail 22 Sep 2023 80,948 miles

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

Corrosion at rear and centre exhaust silencers.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smear.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 73,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,534 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 40,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GLK is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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