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KS14 OVW

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS14 OVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 89,442 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover in parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 79,531 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover in parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 75,611 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in edge ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 55,728 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 44,998 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,326 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

OSF tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 May 2019 36,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 31,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 25,116 miles

Offside Rear 225/35/18 Nail in tread (Repairable)

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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KS14 OVW is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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KS14 OVW is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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