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LV13 KVJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,676 mi
Last recorded161,676 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 KVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 161,676 miles

Steering heavy

Fail 2 Oct 2025 161,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering heavy

Pass 8 Oct 2024 148,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 135,321 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 135,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

under tray is slightly loose

Fail 6 Oct 2023 135,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,999 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 116,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,457 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 105,323 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,468 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And nail in tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 56,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And nail in tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 31,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LV13 KVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LV13 KVJ, 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 LV13 KVJ registered?

LV13 KVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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