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BG13 EFM

2013 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 EFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 84,903 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2026 84,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 83,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 80,778 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror missing

Offside Rear fuel cap door missing

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 80,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror missing

Offside Rear fuel cap door missing

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,473 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside door mirror cover case missing, no sharp or jagged edges exposed

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall split open and both sidewalls have bulges 225/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall split open 225/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside door mirror cover case missing, no sharp or jagged edges exposed

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,587 miles

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

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

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

fuel-cap seal starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 59,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 53,802 miles

Nearside Front upper strut mounting worn

Offside Front upper strut mounting worn

Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 39,680 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slight uneven wear

Fail 19 Jul 2017 23,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Rear both tyres stepped on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2017 23,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,886 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres slight damage to outer sidewalls

code 82 displayed and car/spanner symbol displayed

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall and near wear bars

n/s/r shock absorber damp

wipers poor

Fail 4 Jul 2016 8,886 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear lense missing (8.1.2b)

both rear and o/s/f tyres slight damage to outer sidewalls

code 82 displayed and car/spanner symbol displayed

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall and near wear bars

n/s/r shock absorber damp

wipers poor

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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BG13 EFM is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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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BG13 EFM is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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