2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · KS13 DLV
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 112,294 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS13 DLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 112,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS13 DLV 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 (KS13 DLV) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
KS13 DLV Mileage History
- 15/08/202396,566 mi
- 05/08/2024100,026 mi+3,460 mi
- 04/09/2025108,244 mi+8,218 mi
- 04/09/2025108,244 mi
- 03/09/2026112,294 mi+4,050 mi
Average of roughly 5,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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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.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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