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PK13 VRP

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,454 mi
Last recorded103,454 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK13 VRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,454 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 103,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 95,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 95,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,262 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 89,262 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,885 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 85,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,987 miles

Hand brake lever close to end of travel.

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has slight play.

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,499 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 78,499 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,449 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 76,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,725 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 59,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,030 miles

both front tyres scuffing inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,592 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 VRP is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRP is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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