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FV18 SZX

2018 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,485 mi
Last recorded86,485 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Adam27,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 SZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 86,485 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17/91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 74,260 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17/91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damged (4.6.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 20 Sep 2024 62,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working screen wash top up (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damged (4.6.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,430 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking tread & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reversing lens slightly broken

Fail 20 Sep 2023 49,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking tread & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reversing lens slightly broken

Pass 22 Sep 2022 35,951 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 35,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 22,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 22,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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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FV18 SZX 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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What year was FV18 SZX registered?

FV18 SZX is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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