2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · AK62 VFR
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 102,539 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK62 VFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/10/2026
- 102,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK62 VFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Zafira (AK62 VFR) between July 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AK62 VFR Mileage History
- 25/07/202372,889 mi
- 17/08/202483,111 mi+10,222 mi
- 08/10/202484,171 mi+1,060 mi
- 06/10/202593,131 mi+8,960 mi
- 31/10/2026102,539 mi+9,408 mi
Average of roughly 9,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
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