2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

27,236 MOT tests in 2024. 63.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time63.6%
Failed or needed repairs36.4%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 27,236 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    1,221 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    1,013 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    1,071 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.6%
  2. Suspension12.9%
  3. Brakes10.5%
  4. Tyres9.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.8%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 63.6% of 2013 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 27,236 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Vauxhall Zafira reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).