BJ13 CHF

2013 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2013
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 January 2027 (230 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,978 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2013 Vauxhall has 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 29,978 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring tyre advisories and a recent suspension failure warrant careful inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,287 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though annual usage has fluctuated between 1,947 and 9,410 miles.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 15 instances from 2019 to 2025 indicate persistent wear.
  • Major suspension failure (coil spring) noted in Jan 2026 MOT, requiring immediate attention.
  • Major windscreen wiper failure in Mar 2021, though immediately rectified, signals past neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until January 2027 provides significant peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for a 2013 vehicle, averaging 8,287 miles/year, suggests light use.
  • No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2016: 29,978 mi PASSApr 2017: 41,617 mi PASSMar 2018: 51,414 mi FAILMar 2018: 51,414 mi PASSFeb 2019: 60,208 mi PASSMar 2020: 69,618 mi PASSMar 2021: 76,513 mi FAILMar 2021: 76,513 mi PASSFeb 2022: 82,035 mi PASSFeb 2023: 83,982 mi PASSJan 2024: 92,705 mi FAILJan 2024: 92,705 mi PASSJan 2025: 100,709 mi FAILJan 2025: 100,709 mi PASSJan 2026: 108,302 mi FAILJan 2026: 108,302 mi PASS108k69k30kApr 2016Jan 2026

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2016 PASS 29,978 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 41,617 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 FAIL 51,414 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Mar 2018 PASS 51,414 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 60,208 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 PASS 69,618 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 76,513 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Mar 2021 PASS 76,513 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 82,035 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2023 PASS 83,982 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 FAIL 92,705 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Jan 2024 PASS 92,705 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 FAIL 100,709 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside near side mirror damage
Jan 2025 PASS 100,709 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside near side mirror damage
Jan 2026 FAIL 108,302 mi
PRS Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2026 PASS 108,302 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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