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FA17 ETE

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,353 mi
Last recorded70,353 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 ETE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 70,353 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 70,353 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 62,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,419 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (N/S O/S) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 54,417 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (N/S O/S) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 47,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 47,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on sidewall and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,395 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 35,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FA17 ETE 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 63.6%.

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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What year was FA17 ETE registered?

FA17 ETE is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 7 August 2017.

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