2013 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · SJ13 BUA
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 168,693 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SJ13 BUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 168,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SJ13 BUA 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 (SJ13 BUA) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ13 BUA Mileage History
- 11/02/2023137,829 mi
- 11/02/2023137,829 mi
- 24/02/2024151,038 mi+13,209 mi
- 21/02/2025163,076 mi+12,038 mi
- 27/02/2026168,693 mi+5,617 mi
Average of roughly 10,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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