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DS17 AKY

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,294 mi
Last recorded82,294 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 AKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 82,294 miles

Intermittent service vehicle/ESP message on dash

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2026 82,294 miles

Intermittent service vehicle/ESP message on dash

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 76,182 miles

Front & rear bumper, NSR lamp unit- all noted to be damaged

Intermittent service vehicle/ESP message on dash

Fail 14 May 2025 76,182 miles

Front & rear bumper, NSR lamp unit- all noted to be damaged

Intermittent service vehicle/ESP message on dash

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 69,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake discs heavily lipped/uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet weak

Fail 30 May 2024 69,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake discs heavily lipped/uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet weak

Pass 30 May 2023 62,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 54,346 miles

Intermittent DRL [NSF] fault warning & engine noise noted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 54,346 miles

Intermittent DRL [NSF] fault warning & engine noise noted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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DS17 AKY is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 33,654 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS17 AKY is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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