2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · YR13 FRN
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 106,294 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR13 FRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 106,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR13 FRN 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 (YR13 FRN) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 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 (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
YR13 FRN Mileage History
- 17/03/202393,986 mi
- 12/04/202394,036 mi+50 mi
- 08/04/2024100,163 mi+6,127 mi
- 09/04/2024100,163 mi
- 17/03/2025106,294 mi+6,131 mi
Average of roughly 6,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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