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EL09 MCA

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

134,906 mi
Last recorded134,906 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL09 MCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 134,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 118,260 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 118,259 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 107,558 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,156 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,154 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 71,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,753 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 65,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,380 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 59,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,037 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,036 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 54,019 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 54,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 63,319 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,627 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 31,055 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 31,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,024 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 22,519 miles

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

Front tyrtes both wear on edge

Offside fog light damaged

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2016 22,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front tyrtes both wear on edge

Offside fog light damaged

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2016 32,810 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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EL09 MCA is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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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EL09 MCA is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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