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GL13 GLY

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 120,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 106,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and scrubbing inner edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 106,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and scrubbing inner edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 90,506 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,300 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 77,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 72,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 66,913 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Fail 20 Jul 2020 66,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,583 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,792 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

unable to check all rear seat belts car full

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 29,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GLY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

GL13 GLY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 July 2013.

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