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DY13 TZA

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,468 mi
Last recorded85,468 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 TZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,468 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear fog light lens damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2025 85,468 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 81,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 78,340 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,136 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,996 miles

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

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

Spanner light on dash (not EML)

Fail 27 Aug 2020 62,996 miles

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

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

Spanner light on dash (not EML)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,800 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 53,800 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,315 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,611 miles

Nearside Front Damage to glass outside of swept area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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 TZA is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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What year was DY13 TZA registered?

DY13 TZA is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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