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PA53 NTS

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,972 mi
Last recorded54,972 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA53 NTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,972 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 54,953 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 54,092 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 54,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 51,737 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 51,734 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

adv slight corrosion on rear axle

adv surface corrosion on under body and components

Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,080 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 48,080 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,331 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 40,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,091 miles

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2019 38,091 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer wall

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 31,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer wall

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,840 miles

Has a Road Tax Disc encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,387 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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PA53 NTS is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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PA53 NTS is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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