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GL63 DCE

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,466 mi
Last recorded164,466 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL63 DCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 164,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 164,465 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 155,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 155,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 145,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 145,352 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,210 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 135,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 125,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 100,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 100,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 83,760 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 83,753 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 67,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut, but no visible signs of cord or ply.

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape.

Fail 30 Dec 2017 67,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut, but no visible signs of cord or ply.

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,271 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 51,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GL63 DCE is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GL63 DCE, 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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GL63 DCE is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 December 2013.

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