Vauxhall Zafira (2013)
2013 Vauxhall Zafira
CarHunch analysed 32,173 real MOT records for the 2013 Vauxhall Zafira.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Vauxhall Zafira sits almost exactly at the UK average with a 79.5% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that nearly half of all examples (48.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable. Petrol versions hold a modest advantage over diesels, passing 80.3% of tests versus 78.3%, suggesting the petrol engine is slightly more robust over time.
At 57,651 miles median, these cars show reasonable mileage for their age and shouldn't be considered high-wear examples. However, the high advisory count (17.5 per vehicle) combined with an average of 2.67 failures per test indicates wear-and-tear issues accumulate steadily, so budget for regular maintenance when buying used. Check the full MOT history carefully before purchase—if a specific car has already flagged dangerous defects, walk away.
The 2013 Vauxhall Zafira has a decent first-time pass rate (79.7%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 32,173 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 32,173 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira
Based on MOT data from 32,173 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
48.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (62%) | 19,833 | 80.4% | 2.59 |
| Diesel (38%) | 12,308 | 78.4% | 2.79 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 571,775 Vauxhall Zafira vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Vauxhall Zafira vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Vauxhall Zafira vehicles fall between 44,521 and 72,556 miles.
2013 Vauxhall Zafira — Still on the Road
Most 2013 Vauxhall Zafiras are still being driven.
Strong survival — 24,809 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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