2013 Vauxhall Zafira · 96,052 MOT tests
2013 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2013 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 Zafira years (96,052 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 34.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 80,675
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 96,052
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.1% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.5%
- Suspension10.4%
- Tyres7.9%
- Brakes7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.6%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 2.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.34%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.95%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.57%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.86%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Zafira year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2013 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 Zafira years (96,052 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.86% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Vauxhall Zafira shows 80,675 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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