2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · SG13 CJO
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2013. Recorded mileage 113,556 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG13 CJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2025
- 113,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG13 CJO 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 (SG13 CJO) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SG13 CJO Mileage History
- 27/09/202382,802 mi
- 29/09/202382,867 mi+65 mi
- 04/10/202496,867 mi+14,000 mi
- 04/10/202496,867 mi
- 05/10/2025113,556 mi+16,689 mi
Average of roughly 15,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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