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BU05 SHA

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,559 mi
Last recorded76,559 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 SHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 76,559 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 76,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached subframe broken at wishbone bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 64,020 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 64,015 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 60,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 48,893 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 48,892 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,729 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,758 miles

offside headlight bracket broken

Fail 30 Nov 2018 32,758 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

offside headlight bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2017 23,818 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 23,818 miles

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

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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BU05 SHA is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 SHA is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 5 December 2014.

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