2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · DE63 RPO
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 134,527 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE63 RPO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 134,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE63 RPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Zafira (DE63 RPO) between February 2017 and April 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle/arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
DE63 RPO Mileage History
- 13/02/201716,991 mi
- 10/04/201835,284 mi+18,293 mi
- 10/04/201835,284 mi
- 10/05/201954,036 mi+18,752 mi
- 08/07/202069,497 mi+15,461 mi
- 09/07/202069,558 mi+61 mi
- 23/06/202180,733 mi+11,175 mi
- 29/06/202291,272 mi+10,539 mi
- 29/06/202291,272 mi
- 26/06/2023103,160 mi+11,888 mi
- 09/05/2024109,353 mi+6,193 mi
- 02/05/2025120,106 mi+10,753 mi
- 06/05/2025120,106 mi
- 28/04/2026134,527 mi+14,421 mi
- 29/04/2026134,527 mi
Average of roughly 12,770 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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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.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
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