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RU03 BYD

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,621 mi
Last recorded75,621 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU03 BYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 60,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 46,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 34,638 miles

both front tyres on 2 mm.

Fail 3 Aug 2021 34,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner tread area. 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on 2 mm.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm.

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 32,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area out of shape. 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm.

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,417 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))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape inner tread areas.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 29,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 26,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,594 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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RU03 BYD is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RU03 BYD is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 24 September 2014.

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