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DA14 YBM

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,668 mi
Last recorded62,668 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 YBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 62,668 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 62,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 56,734 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,094 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 53,093 miles

Emissions unable to be completed wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Damaged by loose bulb previously fitted, advise replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NSF wing outer panel deformed, catching on NSF door when opened/closed - not affecting overall operation or security of door

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF shock leaking heavily, advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NSR service brake grab on release of effort, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Increased play OSF strut upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair OSR service brake grab on release of effort, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 47,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal excessively degraded, not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not tested due to incorrect NSF dipped beam patter, NSF dipped beam bulb loose in headlamp (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF dipped beam bulb loose in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen inner face dirty, slightly affecting drivers view - advise cleaning (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective NSF dipped beam bulb loose in headlamp, causing damage to reflector - advise replacement of headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NSF wing outer panel deformed, catching on NSF door when opened/closed - not affecting overall operation or security of door

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF shock leaking heavily, advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NSR service brake grab on release of effort, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Increased play OSF strut upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair OSR service brake grab on release of effort, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 39,827 miles

Fuel filler cap seal heavily degraded but still sealing, advise replacement

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NSR service brake grab on release of effort, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lag to operation of OSR parking brake

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair OSR service brake grab on release of effort, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 35,542 miles

"Check tyre pressure" message on dashboard

Fuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF disc worn, corroded and heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NSR service brake grab on release of pressure (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF disc worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear OSR parking brake slight lag in operation

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair OSR service brake grab on release of pressure (1.2.1 (c))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 14 Apr 2020 31,977 miles

Fuel filler cap degraded but still sealing

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

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight grab on release for rear service brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 31,977 miles

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

Fuel filler cap degraded but still sealing

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight grab on release for rear service brake (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 May 2019 31,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2019 31,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,019 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 24,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to limit & worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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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DA14 YBM is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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DA14 YBM is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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