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PE13 UPZ

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE13 UPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,442 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,192 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low

Fail 27 Jun 2024 81,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a metal shard in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,230 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 74,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,239 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 66,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 58,663 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,665 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 81,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer side wall damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,994 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,522 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

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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PE13 UPZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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PE13 UPZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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