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HX13 VGL

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,105 mi
Last recorded123,105 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX13 VGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 123,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 115,886 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 115,876 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Apr 2024 112,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear ehaust sleeve very corroded and flakeing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing and cuts advise replacment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe front section very corroded and flakeing

underside of engine wet with oil

Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,521 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriating

Front Subframe corroded and flakeing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and heavy cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 103,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber deteriating

Front Subframe corroded and flakeing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and heavy cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 93,942 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 93,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,076 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 86,075 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,614 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth metal showing on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 67,613 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both OSR NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth metal showing on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,081 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,563 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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HX13 VGL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 HX13 VGL, 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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HX13 VGL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 March 2013.

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