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DY13 PZJ

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,040 mi
Last recorded96,040 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 PZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,040 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,134 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 92,128 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,616 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 87,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 80,444 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,397 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip not fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 70,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip not fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,349 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

fuel cap seal slight cracks

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,397 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 50,397 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,632 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 34,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,658 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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DY13 PZJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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DY13 PZJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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