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JY03 KBY

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,897 mi
Last recorded54,897 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY03 KBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 54,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,572 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 72,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 49,571 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 49,751 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 63,048 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 45,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 40,220 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 40,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , worn on edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, illegal on edge , STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 46,145 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,101 miles

O/s/f tyre 3.5mm but worn edge n/s/f 3.5mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 35,641 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 24,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,500 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 32,500 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,499 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 21,730 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut superglued cannot fully inspect (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted covering components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,416 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,650 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 16,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 17,198 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts on the sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 24 May 2016 14,270 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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JY03 KBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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JY03 KBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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