2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · BT13 VEX
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 86,038 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT13 VEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 86,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BT13 VEX 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 VEX) between December 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BT13 VEX Mileage History
- 03/12/202269,051 mi
- 03/12/202269,051 mi
- 30/11/202376,359 mi+7,308 mi
- 02/07/202480,076 mi+3,717 mi
- 24/06/202586,038 mi+5,962 mi
Average of roughly 6,643 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
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