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PK13 PBY

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,188 mi
Last recorded85,188 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK13 PBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 84,989 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust flexi-joint slightly worn

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

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 78,230 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,231 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 67,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,824 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,187 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 48,429 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 40,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 33,815 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 27,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,770 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 26,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot wont open from outside allowing for interior inspection (6.2.B.1c)

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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PK13 PBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was PK13 PBY registered?

PK13 PBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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