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LT13 RUW

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,771 mi
Last recorded177,771 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 RUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 177,771 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 177,771 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 174,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 170,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 170,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 167,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 167,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 160,829 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 150,569 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 147,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 142,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 118,166 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 118,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,812 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,436 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear row seating not checked due to loaded luggage space

Fail 11 Apr 2016 95,436 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear row seating not checked due to loaded luggage space

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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LT13 RUW is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 LT13 RUW, 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 LT13 RUW registered?

LT13 RUW is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 May 2013.

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