2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · WV63 TYZ
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 160,630 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV63 TYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 160,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV63 TYZ 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 (WV63 TYZ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
WV63 TYZ Mileage History
- 20/09/2024130,926 mi
- 17/09/2025145,411 mi+14,485 mi
- 17/09/2025145,411 mi
- 07/09/2026160,630 mi+15,219 mi
- 07/09/2026160,630 mi
Average of roughly 15,132 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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- 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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