CarVerify

Free Car Check

E21 BDY

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,479 mi
Last recorded86,479 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 BDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 86,479 miles

Coolant leak @return pipe ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 80,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 69,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 69,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 64,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,748 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracked and perished

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 62,698 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge, tyre also badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal cracked and perished

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,831 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 44,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,401 miles

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

service due warning on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 29,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 16,640 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 16,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Vauxhall Adam reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E21 BDY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E21 BDY?

You can check the full history of E21 BDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E21 BDY registered?

E21 BDY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is E21 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 BDY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E21 BDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E21 BDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.