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L21 VYL

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 VYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 91,003 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 72,615 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 72,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 61,476 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2023 61,476 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 51,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,702 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 47,702 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,747 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 35,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,902 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,612 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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L21 VYL is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was L21 VYL registered?

L21 VYL is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 11 September 2014.

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