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MA13 XJE

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,381 mi
Last recorded81,381 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 XJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 81,381 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner surface buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep small cut 2019 dot perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer shoulder where chalked goes in at a angle 2020 dot code stepping on the inner shoulder ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nsf strut top bearing noisy

Fail 6 Mar 2026 81,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange joint two nuts missing and a snapped stud the flexy part of the front pipe has fell apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large slice tread area 195 55 16 87 h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner surface buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep small cut 2019 dot perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer shoulder where chalked goes in at a angle 2020 dot code stepping on the inner shoulder ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nsf strut top bearing noisy

vehicle cuts out on idle

Fail 26 Feb 2026 81,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Close To Limit, Perished & Punctured

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 78,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,295 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 56,024 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 56,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 42,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,462 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 32,462 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,708 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Jun 2019 25,708 miles

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

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 21,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 15,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,401 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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MA13 XJE 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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MA13 XJE is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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