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LV13 SFJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,394 mi
Last recorded71,394 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 SFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 71,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 68,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

petrol smell no visible leaks

Fail 6 Nov 2024 68,046 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

petrol smell no visible leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,550 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 64,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,764 miles

Front Tires worn unevenly across the tread

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 41,413 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

rear brake discs some corrosion inner and outer faces

Pass 10 May 2017 35,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 32,661 miles

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 SFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

LV13 SFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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The MOT history for LV13 SFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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