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M500 MTE

2013 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,589 mi
Last recorded85,589 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,589 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 85,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 81,937 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,156 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe around both front lower suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise damage near side outer sill

Fail 24 Nov 2022 80,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe around both front lower suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise damage near side outer sill

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 70,321 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 46,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel is high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 42,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel is high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 31,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 31,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 19,157 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 19,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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M500 MTE is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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M500 MTE is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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