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K26 KDE

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 KDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 78,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished/cracking showing cords. Also has puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section deteriorated and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 71,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,198 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 63,198 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,417 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 52,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 50,022 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,858 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 46,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2019 38,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,035 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 32,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 24,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,789 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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K26 KDE is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K26 KDE is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 20 April 2013.

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