2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · BT13 VEA
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 69,133 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT13 VEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 69,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BT13 VEA 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 (BT13 VEA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BT13 VEA Mileage History
- 13/01/202349,242 mi
- 13/01/202349,242 mi
- 10/01/202457,675 mi+8,433 mi
- 13/01/202565,063 mi+7,388 mi
- 09/01/202669,133 mi+4,070 mi
Average of roughly 6,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
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.
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