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DY17 ACV

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,148 mi
Last recorded82,148 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY17 ACV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 82,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,813 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 64,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2024 61,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 59,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 51,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,183 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade is slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 40,688 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 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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DY17 ACV is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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DY17 ACV is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 4 July 2017.

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