CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ13 YFK

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,154 mi
Last recorded106,154 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 YFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 106,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 99,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre sleeved section (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate is damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens is no longer preventing the ingress of water

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 2 Mar 2023 82,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre sleeved section (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate is damaged

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens is no longer preventing the ingress of water

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 7 Mar 2022 70,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens has condensation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on outer egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished - aged 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens is damaged

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

slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,759 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear badly (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers badly smear

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 58,759 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear badly (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers badly smear

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,711 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 38,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,225 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,369 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp lens has condensation

Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,094 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ13 YFK is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ13 YFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ13 YFK?

You can check the full history of LJ13 YFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ13 YFK registered?

LJ13 YFK is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is LJ13 YFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 YFK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ13 YFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ13 YFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.