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RU13 YMC

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Brown Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,955 mi
Last recorded74,955 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU13 YMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 74,955 miles

Offside Front top mount has movement

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 12 Dec 2025 74,955 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation brake effort stays applied after pedal released (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount has movement

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,322 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 64,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 57,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 52,389 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 46,688 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 46,688 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,522 miles

nearside of windscreen has slight stone chip damage in swept area.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 40,522 miles

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

nearside of windscreen has slight stone chip damage in swept area.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 36,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 31,115 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,409 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,846 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 21,846 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RU13 YMC is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Brown 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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RU13 YMC is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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