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L23 BMK

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Maroon Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 BMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,487 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2025 81,487 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2024 73,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,659 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 67,658 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,435 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 Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 58,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 49,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever slight travel

Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 23,856 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 23,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 12,313 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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L23 BMK is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Maroon with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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L23 BMK is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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