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AO13 PVW

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,511 mi
Last recorded115,511 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 PVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 115,511 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 May 2025 115,325 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 106,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 98,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,234 miles

Coolant leak at plastic water housing ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sunvisor loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 26 Nov 2020 96,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak at plastic water housing ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sunvisor loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2019 83,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2,3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 May 2019 83,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2,3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 May 2018 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer tyre side walls cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filler cap seal slightly perrished

Fail 23 May 2018 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer tyre side walls cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filler cap seal slightly perrished

Pass 29 May 2017 65,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn inner and outer edges, running soft (4.1.E.1)

number plate spacing not standard but still legible

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,354 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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AO13 PVW is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 46,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO13 PVW is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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