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LV53 ABS

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,495 mi
Last recorded99,495 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ABS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 99,495 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 99,456 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,403 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,560 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,136 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

handbrake has limited spare travel

Fail 10 Feb 2022 58,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

handbrake has limited spare travel

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 42,040 miles

Nearside Front day running light inop

Fail 14 Feb 2020 41,928 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front day running light inop

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,499 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 28,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 17,747 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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LV53 ABS 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 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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LV53 ABS is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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