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HY13 VLV

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,793 mi
Last recorded170,793 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 VLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 170,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at join to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position light incorrectly installed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded between join and hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 170,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at join to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position light incorrectly installed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight bulb possibly incorrectly installed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded between join and hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 101,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 92,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner shoulder and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner shoulder and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,616 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS , uneven wear on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,779 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 56,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,998 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 39,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,896 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 24,367 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 24,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,876 miles

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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HY13 VLV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY13 VLV, 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 HY13 VLV registered?

HY13 VLV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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