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BU63 KCX

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 KCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 114,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 105,177 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers damp. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 105,176 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers damp. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 98,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,357 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,571 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT HOUSING LEAKING,NOT THERMOSTAT HOUSING.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF TYRES LOW ON TREAD,NSF=0-2-0 MM,OSF=0-3-1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

NSF & OSF OUTER SILL BENT.

OSR & NSR TYRES OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING,OSR=2015 YEAR,NSR=2013 YEAR OF MANUFCATURE,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM.(195-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

SPANNER LIGHT & CODE 82 ON DASH=OIL SERVICE REQUIRED.

Fail 8 Mar 2023 86,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

COOLANT EXPANSION TANK NEARLY EMPTY.(URGENT!)

Coolant leak COOLANT HOUSING LEAKING,NOT THERMOSTAT HOUSING.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF TYRES LOW ON TREAD,NSF=0-2-0 MM,OSF=0-3-1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

NSF & OSF OUTER SILL BENT.

OSR & NSR TYRES OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING,OSR=2015 YEAR,NSR=2013 YEAR OF MANUFCATURE,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM.(195-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

SPANNER LIGHT & CODE 82 ON DASH=OIL SERVICE REQUIRED.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,788 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 78,788 miles

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,465 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED.

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW IN EXPANSION TANK.

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING,ADVISE REPLACE SOON.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING.(195-55X16V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive POSSIBLE CRANK SHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,158 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,187 miles

AIR-CON COMPRESSOR LEAKING OIL.

NSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-55X16V)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

AIR-CON COMPRESSOR LEAKING OIL.

NSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-55X16V)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing close to legal minimum - advise replace

tyre size: 195/55X16 87H

Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 24,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades replaced (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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BU63 KCX is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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BU63 KCX is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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