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JO53 SHY

2018 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,659 mi
Last recorded41,659 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Adam27,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO53 SHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,659 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 37,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 32,235 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 32,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 32,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 26,307 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 23,180 miles

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

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 16,954 miles

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

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

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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JO53 SHY is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JO53 SHY registered?

JO53 SHY is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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