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HW14 FBC

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,375 mi
Last recorded42,375 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW14 FBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 42,375 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 38,828 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 38,827 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 35,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 31,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 27,706 miles

Front Oil Change Soon Light/Message On Dash

Front Upper Both Front Top Suspension Mounts/Upper Attachments Have Got Slight Play/Movement

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Perished/Cracked Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Perished/Cracked Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Cap Seal Is Slightly Perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 27,659 miles

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

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

Front Oil Change Soon Light/Message On Dash

Front Upper Both Front Top Suspension Mounts/Upper Attachments Have Got Slight Play/Movement

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Perished/Cracked Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Perished/Cracked Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Cap Seal Is Slightly Perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 24,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,487 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,525 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 15,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 11,346 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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HW14 FBC is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW14 FBC is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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