2013 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · BS51 RAB
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 117,024 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BS51 RAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 117,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BS51 RAB 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 (BS51 RAB) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BS51 RAB Mileage History
- 14/11/202397,039 mi
- 14/11/202397,039 mi
- 12/11/2024107,017 mi+9,978 mi
- 27/10/2025117,024 mi+10,007 mi
- 27/10/2025117,024 mi
Average of roughly 10,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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