2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · YY13 SRO
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 73,331 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY13 SRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 73,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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YY13 SRO 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 (YY13 SRO) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
YY13 SRO Mileage History
- 25/07/202362,725 mi
- 19/07/202466,081 mi+3,356 mi
- 23/07/202569,754 mi+3,673 mi
- 24/07/202569,754 mi
- 23/07/202673,331 mi+3,577 mi
Average of roughly 3,541 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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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
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