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M555 MTL

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,449 mi
Last recorded160,449 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 MTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 160,449 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 151,143 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 151,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 146,678 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 146,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 139,187 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 139,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 119,550 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,946 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 108,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 93,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,596 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M555 MTL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M555 MTL, 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 M555 MTL registered?

M555 MTL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 December 2013.

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