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MA14 KGU

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,631 mi
Last recorded86,631 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA14 KGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 86,631 miles

Rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2026 86,631 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 73,031 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not been welded properly in 2 places marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,025 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 58,024 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,724 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 50,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,888 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 36,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 29,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,961 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 17,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MA14 KGU is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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MA14 KGU is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 22 March 2014.

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