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GL13 GNJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,609 mi
Last recorded162,609 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 162,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 162,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 148,063 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 148,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,361 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sub tyre exposed in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 119,155 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 119,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords embedded stones (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 108,221 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 108,221 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel line below brake fluid reservoir, above exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,853 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 54,853 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,666 miles

3rd row seats presented folded down for test.

Cut in nearside front tyre right on the inner edge.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge. Cords close to being exposed.

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

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge. Cords close to being exposed.

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 GNJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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