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L481 HEH

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 HEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 122,973 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged at the front

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 122,969 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under body (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer sill damaged at the front

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

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

fuel filter housing damp but no leaks seen

Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,746 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged at the front

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 110,743 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged at the front

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,176 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 99,173 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,371 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

near side outer sill damage at the front

Fail 31 Oct 2022 88,363 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

near side outer sill damage at the front

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,109 miles

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

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

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

near side outer sill damage at the front

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,894 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged at the front

Fail 28 Oct 2019 56,890 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged at the front

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,484 miles

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

Nearside outer sill dented at the front

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,218 miles

Nearside outer sill dented at thefront

Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,045 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 25,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L481 HEH is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L481 HEH, 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 L481 HEH registered?

L481 HEH is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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