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DV13 KXE

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,485 mi
Last recorded102,485 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 KXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 102,485 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle been undersealed

Washer bottle cap missing

Fail 1 Oct 2026 102,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside light not working, nearside reduced output (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle been undersealed

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 1 Oct 2025 81,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subrame corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subrame to front crossmember bracing removed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 81,782 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subrame corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subrame to front crossmember bracing removed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 81,779 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,912 miles

Nearside 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 close (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 73,912 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 close (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,710 miles

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear bumper mountings damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,160 miles

coolant level low

Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

coolant level low

Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,223 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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DV13 KXE is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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DV13 KXE is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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