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MA63 SXU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,298 mi
Last recorded106,298 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA63 SXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 106,298 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 106,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,589 miles

drive shaft oil seal ns

pads low discs corroded

rear tyres perished in tread

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2024 96,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

drive shaft oil seal ns

pads low discs corroded

rear tyres perished in tread

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,935 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 84,918 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,054 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 64,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction vehicle registered after july 1st 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,629 miles

minor leak of gas`s from exhaust flex

Fail 5 Oct 2019 53,624 miles

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

minor leak of gas`s from exhaust flex

Pass 5 Oct 2018 39,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,222 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 26,222 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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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MA63 SXU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MA63 SXU, 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 MA63 SXU registered?

MA63 SXU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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