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LV13 SZL

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,869 mi
Last recorded58,869 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 SZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 57,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 55,917 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 55,917 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 53,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 53,278 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hole in washer bottle will not hold water (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 46,408 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 46,408 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 44,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 44,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 42,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,716 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 41,717 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,567 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,814 miles

Remove item hanging from interior mirror in driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LV13 SZL is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,398cc 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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What year was LV13 SZL registered?

LV13 SZL is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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