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DY18 KWS

2018 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,008 mi
Last recorded53,008 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Adam27,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY18 KWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,008 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 53,008 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 44,907 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 44,907 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 35,397 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 35,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 26,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 23,451 miles

Central Front grill crack

Fail 3 May 2022 23,451 miles

Central Front grill crack

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,984 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 18,973 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction a multitude of air fresheners tied to mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm left inside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm left inside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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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DY18 KWS is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 27,832 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY18 KWS is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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