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CJ05 MEL

2018 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Adam27,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 MEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,936 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 77,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,405 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank cap seal perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2025 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,265 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 63,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 47,465 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 37,877 miles

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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CJ05 MEL is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 27,832 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CJ05 MEL is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 6 March 2018.

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