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FR13 OWY

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,199 mi
Last recorded87,199 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 OWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,199 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant, water housing above the gearbox on the side of cylinder head. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 87,199 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant, water housing above the gearbox on the side of cylinder head. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,464 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,335 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 78,328 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 75,914 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 75,879 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 72,888 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 72,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,133 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 65,095 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,138 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,742 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 45,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,311 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,479 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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FR13 OWY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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FR13 OWY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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