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PK13 TCZ

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,481 mi
Last recorded52,481 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK13 TCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 52,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 50,905 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated/perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp assembly slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 50,905 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated/perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp assembly slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,511 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 49,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,928 miles

advice on n/s/f top shocker mounting slight movement

advice on slight oil sweat at n/s/f shocker

advice slight crack in o/s/r fog light

Fail 19 Jan 2023 45,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advice on n/s/f top shocker mounting slight movement

advice on slight oil sweat at n/s/f shocker

advice slight crack in o/s/r fog light

Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,236 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,306 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 35,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,911 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 25,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Bearing assembly has movement

Offside Front Upper Bearing assembly has movement

Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 9,145 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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PK13 TCZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Yellow with a 1,398cc 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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PK13 TCZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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