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M26 ACF

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,524 mi
Last recorded159,524 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 ACF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 159,524 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 159,514 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2026 128,221 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 127,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 139,821 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 139,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 133,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,146 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 106,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 106,127 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,610 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 98,600 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,103 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 126,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,498 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 119,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,098 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 113,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 108,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,462 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,547 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 43,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,693 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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M26 ACF is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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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M26 ACF is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 18 September 2014.

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