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J28 MEV

2012 Vauxhall Adam

Brown Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,010 mi
Last recorded103,010 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Adam47,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 MEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 100,133 miles

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,063 miles

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

coolant leak coming form water housing above gearbox

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2022 89,756 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 89,755 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Jewelry From Rear View Mirror

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 63,213 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 63,213 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,621 miles

leak from ac compressor

Fail 30 Oct 2018 55,616 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

leak from ac compressor

Pass 11 Nov 2017 46,475 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,287 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,833 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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J28 MEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Adam in Brown with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,767 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J28 MEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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